Precocious puberty is starting earlier due to factors like obesity and chemicals, with treatment focusing on preserving height and addressing social issues.
Treating classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency requires precise glucocorticoid dosing and attention to individual patient needs, with new treatments showing promise.
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January 2000 in “Pediatrics in review”
Early sexual development in children, especially girls, can be treated with hormone therapy to improve adult height and requires support for the child and family.