18 citations
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May 2014 in “Menopause” This study found that a 5-mg daily dose of transdermal testosterone cream in postmenopausal women restored testosterone levels to those typical of premenopausal women.
March 2026 in “Seven Editora eBooks” This study systematically reviewed the use of topical testosterone products such as creams, gels, and patches, finding they effectively raise serum testosterone but pose significant systemic risks like acne and gynecomastia, necessitating careful medical oversight.
August 2012 in “Open Repository and Bibliography (University of Liège)” This case report found that a dog's progressive alopecia and prostatitis were caused by ingesting a transdermal estradiol cream, emphasizing the need to identify exogenous estrogen sources during evaluation.
7 citations
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April 2011 in “American journal of obstetrics and gynecology” This case report highlights the importance of considering exogenous androgen exposure, such as transdermal testosterone cream used by a partner, in the diagnosis of virilization among women.
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February 2015 in “Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association” This study reports that transdermal exposure to owners' topical hormone replacement therapy caused alopecia in six dogs, but the condition resolved after the therapy was discontinued.
