eight years old for a boy is a bit too young to be showing signs of sexual maturation so it is wise to discuss this with his pediatrician. in our practice we refer these early bloomers to a pediatric endocrinologist.
8 yr old has shown signs of early puberty. xray shows rate 10 yr old. he is of average height/weight (63/70) concerned? . possible precocious puberty? the signs are a few pubic hairs. otherwise normal healthy boy. does have reactive airway. has periodically used broncial dialators and regular use of antihisamines.