Successful percutaneous dihydrotestosterone treatment of gynecomastia occurring during highly active antiretroviral therapy: four cases and a review of the literature

Clin Infect Dis. 2001 Sep 15;33(6):891-3. doi: 10.1086/322637. Epub 2001 Aug 10.

Abstract

Fourteen cases of gynecomastia occurring during highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) have been reported in the literature. To date, no specific therapeutic approach has been proposed, and gynecomastia has usually persisted. We report 4 new cases of HAART-induced gynecomastia that were successfully treated with percutaneous dihydrotestosterone gel.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Adult
  • Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active / adverse effects*
  • Dihydrotestosterone / administration & dosage*
  • Gels
  • Gynecomastia / chemically induced*
  • Gynecomastia / drug therapy*
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • Gels
  • Dihydrotestosterone