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What Causes Adult Type Body Odor In A 7 Year Old Child?

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Posted on Fri, 24 Oct 2014
Question: Myggrand daughter age 7 has started having adult body odor. Is this normal? What can we do?
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Granddaughter

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I have just read through your question.
The age of onset of puberty has gotten lower over time. Adult type body odor could be a sign of puberty onset. This could be normal pubertal development based in today's standards. However, it would be wise to have this investigated further.
I recommend consulting with your pediatrician about this. Your doctor should be able to refer you to a good pediatric endocrinologist who will be able to determine if his is normal development or not.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is ther any safe way to delay puberty?
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Follow up question

Detailed Answer:
There are hormonal therapies that are safe when followed by a pediatric endocrinologist.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Thank you!
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (2 minutes later)
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you're welcome

Detailed Answer:
You're very welcome.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Adult Type Body Odor In A 7 Year Old Child?

Brief Answer: Granddaughter Detailed Answer: Hello. I have just read through your question. The age of onset of puberty has gotten lower over time. Adult type body odor could be a sign of puberty onset. This could be normal pubertal development based in today's standards. However, it would be wise to have this investigated further. I recommend consulting with your pediatrician about this. Your doctor should be able to refer you to a good pediatric endocrinologist who will be able to determine if his is normal development or not.