Do you remember the post back in June about topical hormones, i.e. transdermal sprays, lotions, gels and patches harming your pets? Evidently, they may also be harmful for your children as well. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration has just issued a warning that children should not come in contact with any skin area where Evamist®, a low dose estrogen spray for menopausal symptoms, has been applied.
Similar to reported side effects in animals, the FDA is review reports in children between the age of 3 and 5 years of age who have developed signs of premature puberty following unintentional exposure after a caregiver uses Evamist (the spray is applied on the skin on the inside of the forearm between the elbow and wrist). They include:
- Nipple swelling and breast development/mass in young girls
- Breast enlargement in young boys
The FDA is now saying that exposed pets, especially small animals, who lick or rub their owners’ arms while being held may develop similar symptoms aw well as swelling of the vulvar.
To quote the FDA: “Keep kids and small pets away from skin sprayed with Evamist.”
Yet another reason to stay away from use of hormonal agents and drugs during menopause.
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