More teens get plastic surgery Jul 1, 2008
Breast reduction (boys): In some teenage boys, excessive breast development (gynecomastia) can become a significant psychosocial problem. Excess tissue can be removed to achieve a more masculine body contour. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Crackdown urged for docs who peddle HGH Jun 19, 2008
Testosterone can be converted to estrogen inside the body, leading to unwanted side effects like bigger breasts (gynecomastia) and smaller testicles in men ... In fact, as Perls and Olshansky point out, the documented adverse effects include soft-tissue edema, arthralgias [joint pain], carpal tunnel-like syndrome, gynecomastia and insulin resistance with an elevated risk of developing diabetes. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Focus Attention Upon Distributors Of Human Growth Hormone, Scientists Urge Jun 18, 2008
However, documented adverse effects include soft tissue edema, arthralgias (joint pains), carpal tunnel-like syndrome, gynecomastia (enlarged breasts) and insulin resistance with an elevated risk of developing diabetes. Increasingly more and more animal and laboratory studies suggest an increased cancer risk. (Science Daily)
Exercise, no magic potion, to get rid of excessive fat Jun 15, 2008
It makes no difference whether it is gynecomastia (caused by a hormonal imbalance) or pseudogynecomastia (caused by unhealthy lifestyle), male boobs cause emotional trauma and severe embarrassment. Researchers have known for years that men tend to collect fat around their bellies. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Children are so obese that surgeons are giving breast reductions ... May 20, 2008
Most developed female breasts or "man boobs" because of a condition called gynecomastia - a hormonal imbalance triggered by obesity which causes firm breast tissue to grow under the nipples. Mr Duncan, 40, warned the condition was becoming more and more common because of the growing obesity epidemic among the nation's youngsters. (Daily Mail)
First person May 18, 2008
But that's only steroids - you need other drugs to stave off the potential side-effects, which include: hair loss, gynecomastia (build-up of breast tissue due to increased oestrogen, aka gyno; aka bitch tits), testicular atrophy, cranial and prostate swelling, erratic sex drive, liver impairment, haemorrhoids, impotence, cysts, acne, abscesses, renal failure. Hair loss, gyno and testicular atrophy should be considered absolute rather than potential hazards: you simply cannot expect to alter your... (Guardian Unlimited)
Rare condition may be causeof W. Boca cheerleader's death Mar 26, 2008
But at the end of the day you are still cutting someone open and doing something that's ordinary only after it's a success," said Kenneth Goodman, director of the University of Miami's bioethics program. Despite the risks, the number of cosmetic procedures has skyrocketed in recent years, particularly among those 18 and younger. More than 333,000 adolescents 18 years or younger underwent plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures in 2005, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.... (The Palm Beach Post)
Rare condition might have triggered cheerleader's death Mar 26, 2008
Close to 14,000 males between the ages of 13 and 19 underwent gynecomastia, or breast reduction surgery, in 2006. Asymmetrical breasts is a not uncommon problem for many women, said McGuire. (The Palm Beach Post)
GTx: Androgen therapy drug test positive Mar 4, 2008
That data showed Acapodene achieved its primary goals of reducing some vertebral fractures, increasing bone mineral density, improving lipid profiles and ameliorating gynecomastia ... This may result in multiple estrogen related side effects, including bone loss and fractures, hot flashes, lipid changes and increased cardiovascular risk and gynecomastia. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Q and A: Impact of steroids on young athletes Feb 7, 2008
The side effects include acne, testicular atrophy, breast enlargement in males (gynecomastia) and hirsutism (excess facial hair). More serious reactions have been linked with steroids, such as suicidal behavior, heart attacks and liver damage. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Can men have breast cancer? Nov 2, 2007
In most cases, this is normally fatty deposits, or sometimes men can develop a breast gland tissue disease, gynecomastia - it is the most common breast disorder in males and is caused by certain medications or abnormal hormone levels. Because breast cancer in men is rare, studies have had small sample sizes, but we have been able to learn some basic information by aggregating the studies. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Male ARV patient grows breasts Oct 31, 2007
At the 15th International Aids Conference held in Bangkok in 2004, one paper was presented reporting that three percent of men on highly-active antiretroviral therapy in a study group of 579 male patients experienced Gynecomastia the development of breasts in males. Sapa. (iAfrica.com)
Breast Reduction Not Just For Women Oct 13, 2007
Doctors say it's typical for adolescent boys to have a rush of hormones, sometimes causing a female breast appearance, called gynecomastia ... "If those people also start doing things like marijuana use or taking steroids, they are going to be the ones that really see unbelievable gynecomastia," he said. (NBC 11, CA)
More than skin deep Oct 1, 2007
While women's reasons for undergoing breast reduction surgery are often related to medical problems associated with large breasts, men elect breast reduction as treatment for gynecomastia or overdeveloped male breasts. Campbell added that, before being able to have the surgery, patients must be evaluated to eliminate other factors that could contribute to breast enlargement, such as glandular issues, medications, drug abuse and tumors. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Why castration makes you no less of a man Sep 30, 2007
There were physical changes, too: loss of all body hair (except the groin and the face that only occurs if someone is castrated before puberty); loss of muscle mass; shrinking gonads; gynecomastia (breast development) and accumulation of body fat ... The downside is pronounced gynecomastia, or breast enlargement. (Globe and Mail)
Causes And Treatments For Breast Growth In Men Sep 25, 2007
Gynecomastia, the benign enlargement of male breast tissue, is a common occurrence in adolescents as well as in middle-aged and older men ... The clinical practice article, a regular NEJM feature that focuses on a case history highlighting a common clinical problem, was authored by Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D., chair of the Department of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and an expert in gynecomastia and other hormone-related diseases ... "Raising awareness of the condition -- its causes,... (Science Daily)
More men busting out with 'man boobs' Sep 23, 2007
Dr. Glenn Braunstein, chair of the department of medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, says at least a third of all men are affected by gynecomastia or the benign enlargement of male breast tissue, colloquially known as man boobs ... As you increase the BMI (body mass index) in both adults and adolescents, you increase the prevalence of gynecomastia, Braunstein says ... A bit of tummy fats pretty normal for a bloke; man boobs arent, reads a recent post on the... (Canada.com)
Men's Breasts: No Joking Matter Sep 22, 2007
It played off one of the many indignities of male aging: the swelling of male breast tissue known as gynecomastia ... Boys that age already have enough physical changes to wrestle with as it is imagine taking a shower in gym class if you've got gynecomastia ... If you're a teenage boy with gynecomastia, at least you probably won't have it for long. The condition is caused by what else. (Time.com)
Male Breast Enlargement May Be Common Sep 21, 2007
Condition Known As Gynecomastia May Occur In Nearly Half Of Men ... (WebMD) Gynecomastia, the enlargement of breast tissue in men, can be an embarrassing condition, but it is surprisingly common and usually benign ... During puberty, the condition is even more common, he tells WebMD. "Up to two-thirds of boys will develop gynecomastia during puberty," he says, although some cases will be so mild they go unnoticed. (CBS News)
Breast Growth In Men Surprisingly Common Sep 21, 2007
Gynecomastia, or the benign enlargement of breast tissue, is common in teenage males as well as middle aged and older men. A clinical practice article on gynecomastia, using a case study as its focal point, is published today, Thursday 20th September in the New England Journal of Medicine by Glenn D Braunstein, chair of the Department of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, a large nonprofit academic medical center in Southern California, USA. ... An expert in gynecomastia and other... (Medical News Today)
Gynecomastia Sep 21, 2007
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Make me Beautiful Sep 9, 2007
"These types of patients range from candidates for breast reduction, male gynecomastia excision (breast reduction for men), breast asymmetry, unsightly facial lesions (and) breast augmentation to any type of anomaly that affects their body image," McLawhorn said ... " McLawhorn said. McLawhorn also said they treat young men who have developed unusually large breasts during puberty. "These patients usually undergo gynecomastia excision, which certainly gives them the confidence they need to go... (The Daily Reflector)
Learn How One Man Went from Breasts to Pecs Sep 4, 2007
The medical term for what Broderick was suffering is gynecomastia ... "Sometimes, we see it caused by obesity or gaining a lot of weight," explained Dr. Stephen Greenberg, a board certified plastic surgeon in Woodbury, N.Y. "And other times, (it's caused by) medications, prescription medications for high blood pressure or even steroid use. When you hit puberty, there are a lot of hormonal changes that set in and sometimes the boys get gynecomastia." ... This condition is common and Greenberg... (Fox News)
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon: Just Say 'Maybe' to Teen Cosmetic Surgery Jul 22, 2007
Other popular procedures include male breast reduction to correct gynecomastia and otoplasty, or ear surgery, to pin back ears that stick out far from the head. Dr. Wang believes that these surgeries are often necessary to improve a teen's self esteem and avoid taunting and teasing. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
More boys seek out breast-reduction surgery Jun 25, 2007
" And several Web sites, like gc2com pression.com and makemeheal .com, sell compression garments that purport to reduce the visibility of enlarged male breasts. Plastic surgeons in the United States suggested that the rise in popularity of professional golf also may have contributed to public awareness of gynecomastia; several prominent popular players have slightly enlarged chests. But in most adolescents who are not obese, the condition will resolve itself spontaneously as the boy progresses... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Gynecomastia and Lavender and Tea Tree Oils Jun 14, 2007
NEJM -- Prepubertal Gynecomastia Linked to Lavender and Tea Tree Oils ... Prepubertal Gynecomastia Linked to Lavender and Tea Tree Oils. (New England Journal of Medicine)
When natural is not always better Jun 10, 2007
Thornfeldt said boys and teens with poor skin barriers and skin problems run the risk of gynecomastia when they use products with a concentration of more than 8 percent lavender and 10 percent tea tree oil ... While gynecomastia is linked with lavender and tea tree oil, Thornfeldt said people should be aware of all products containing herbs. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Surgery turned his life around Apr 10, 2007
Scott had the surgery when he was 17 to correct gynecomastia, a condition of prominent breast growth in young men ... Gynecomastia often occurs in pubescent boys, with the growth subsiding after a period of months, according to the National Institutes of Health ... WHAT: Gynecomastia is the prominent growth of breast. (Newsday -- Health)
Oils tied to boys' breasts Feb 7, 2007
When the topical exposure was discontinued, the boys' condition, clinically known as prepubertal gynecomastia, resolved, suggesting the oils "may possess endocrine-disrupting activity that causes an imbalance in estrogen and androgen pathway signalling," the scientists wrote. "This report raises an issue of concern, since lavender oil and tea tree oil are sold over the counter in their 'pure' form and are present in an increasing number of commercial products, including shampoos, hair gels,... (iAfrica.com)
Lavender And Tea Tree Oils May Cause Breast Growth In Boys Feb 3, 2007
A study published in this week's issue of the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that repeated topical use of products containing lavender oil and/or tea tree oil may cause prepubertal gynecomastia, a rare condition resulting in enlarged breast tissue in boys prior to puberty, and for which a cause is seldom identified. Researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), confirmed in laboratory studies what a... (Science Daily)
Lavender or Tea Tree Oil Cause Male Breast Growth Feb 3, 2007
The development of prominent breast tissue in men or adolescences, also known as "gynecomastia," is extremely uncommon in prepubertal boys, the authors note ... Co-author Dr. Clifford A. Bloch, a pediatric endocrinologist in Greenwood Village, Colorado, diagnosed three boys, ages 4, 7, and 10 years old, with gynecomastia ... In all three cases, the gynecomastia resolved within a few months after the use of these products was discontinued. (MEDLINEplus)
Breast growth blamed on cosmetics Feb 3, 2007
Although six in 10 boys experience some temporary breast enlargement during puberty, it is very rare for pre-pubescent boys to begin developing breasts, a condition called gynecomastia ... "We want to encourage doctors who may be seeing patients with gynecomastia to ask [them] about the products they are using," said Dr Korach. (Guardian Unlimited -- Life)
Lavender Oil May Spur Breasts In Boys Feb 1, 2007
3 Cases Of Gynecomastia Reported In Young Boys Who Used Products With Lavender Or Tea Tree Oils ... "Patients with prepubertal gynecomastia may want to consider reducing the use of products that contain these oils." ... "We want to encourage doctors who may be seeing patients with gynecomastia to ask their patients about the products they are using," says Henley's colleague, Kenneth Korach, PhD, in a NIEHS news release. (CBS News)
Oils tied to breast growth for boys Feb 1, 2007
The study reported on the condition, gynecomastia, in three boys ages 4, 7, and 10 ... "It takes very little estrogen to cause gynecomastia in a young child," said Dr. Richard Auchus, a hormone specialist at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center who knew of the study findings. (Boston Globe)
'Essential oils' found to enlarge male breasts Feb 1, 2007
The study reported on the condition, gynecomastia, in three boys ages 4, 7 and 10. They all went back to normal when they stopped using skin lotions, hair gel, shampoo or soap with the natural oils. (Buffalo News -- National)
Products Containing Lavender Oil Linked to Breast Growth in Boys Feb 1, 2007
Aside from their gynecomastia, as the condition is called, there seemed to be nothing else unusual about the boys, who were 10, 7 and 4 years old ... To learn more about gynecomastia, visit the. (Forbes)
Prepubertal Gynecomastia and Lavender and Tea Tree Oils Feb 1, 2007
NEJM -- Prepubertal Gynecomastia Linked to Lavender and Tea Tree Oils ... Prepubertal Gynecomastia Linked to Lavender and Tea Tree Oils ... Most cases of male prepubertal gynecomastia are classified as idiopathic. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Human growth hormone called ineffective, dangerous for elderly Jan 17, 2007
" Human growth hormone, which is produced by genetic engineering techniques, is used to treat growth problems in children arising from a variety of causes. In adults, its use is approved for two conditions: the wasting syndrome caused by AIDS and growth hormone deficiency, which must be demonstrated through specific tests. All other uses in adults are expressly forbidden -- although many physicians and patients are not aware of that, Olshansky said. Liu and his colleagues studied all reports in... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Researchers: growth hormone ineffective for anti-aging Jan 17, 2007
As noted, the side effects were common with HGH therapy and included swelling, joint pain, gynecomastia, and carpal tunnel syndrome. In addition, it may have slightly increased the risk of diabetes, he added. (Xinhua)
Attn Men: Mammograms Aren't Just for Women Jan 4, 2007
Many of them are not suffering from cancer but from gynecomastia, a condition that causes painful swelling in the breast yet rarely leads to a tumor ... Some males develop abnormally enlarged breasts, a condition called gynecomastia, or "woman-like" breasts. (ABC News)
--Exclusive WND.Commentary-- Dec 26, 2006
However, soy can cause gynecomastia (female-looking breasts) within months. A recent study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill showed that men eating whopping amounts of soy experienced breast enlargement and even some nipple discharge [29. (WorldNetDaily)
Men's breast cancer risk Oct 23, 2006
Male breast cancer should not be confused with gynecomastia, or the development of abnormally large breasts in men, Bernik said. Treatment for male breast cancer is a mastectomy, removal of the breast tissue along with the nipple and the areola, which surrounds the nipple, Bernik said. (Newsday -- Health)
Medical Condition Causes Boys, Men to Grow Breasts Jul 14, 2006
First Book on Gynecomastia Explains Causes and Treatments OAKLAND, Calif ... Yet these summer pastimes can seem a fate worse than death for a boy or man with gynecomastia, the development of breast tissue that leads many males to hide in shame and humiliation ... In his new book, Demystifying Gynecomastia: Men With Breasts, psychotherapist Merle Yost reports that up to one-third of males may have to deal with problem gynecomastia at some time. (PR Newswire)
Bad shampoo for Boys? Jul 6, 2006
The study was carried out by scientists at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) after a Denver pediatric endocrinologist reported abnormal breast development, known as gynecomastia, in five boys, aged 4 to 7, who used products containing the oils. The symptoms subsided after the boys stopped using the products. (AZCentral -- Health)
Studies Reveal Generational Cycle of Mother's Early Puberty Driving Child's Obesity Risk and Early Puberty Jun 26, 2006
Over-the-Counter Products Associated with Young Male Breast Enlargement University of Colorado School of Medicine Pediatrician Dr. Clifford Bloch noticed that three of his young male patients were developing enlarged breasts - a condition termed gynecomastia. As it turned out, each boy was using skin and hair products containing lavender and/or tea tree oil. (PR Newswire)
