Autogenic masculinization.
We present a case in which self-treatment of lichen sclerosus with large doses of topical testosterone resulted in marked masculinization and may have caused secondary amenorrhea. These changes have not previously been reported as side effects of topical testosterone use.
Punch
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MR
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor 48109.
Ansbacher
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D000328:Adult; D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012651:Self Medication; D013739:Testosterone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014770:Virilism / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
D013739:Testosterone