Axillary Hair in Pediatrics — 5yo Child | Pediatric Endocrinology | SMLE Q#505
SMLE Question #505
Pediatrics
Pediatric Endocrinology
Last updated: February 2026
A 5-year-old girl has had dark pubic hair for several weeks with axillary hair and adult-type body odor. She has mild comedonal acne. Examination shows sparse coarse hair over the mons pubis/labia majora and axillae with Tanner stage I breasts. There is no reported vaginal bleeding or galactorrhea. What is the best next step in evaluation?
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