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Half of Men Suffer Breast Enlargement at Some Point in Their Lives

by Sara Ost on September 21st, 2007

Speaking presumptively on behalf of the teeny tiny titty committee…why can’t women suffer from this health condition?

But seriously, scientists estimate that half of men experience gynecomastia (no need for a Latin grammar school education to decode that one). Luckily, the condition - while common - is usually harmless, though in some cases it can certainly become embarrassing. Gynecomastia is most prevalent during puberty, when two-thirds of boys will experience it to some degree, but the condition can reappear sporadically throughout a man’s life. Fortunately, there are highly effective medications available to successfully treat the condition should it not subside. And the symptoms (tissue swelling, obviously) usually abate within three months. Gynecomastia is caused by excess production of the hormone estrogen.

Wacky fact: Scientists aren’t sure why, but when men are exposed to lavender or tea tree oil, breast growth can be triggered. For teen boys fighting acne, avoid the tea tree oil and go with cleansing pads from your drugstore that contain either salicylic acid or benzoic peroxide. For stubbornly persistent breakouts, the prescription drug Differin is an awesome alternative to the antibiotics that are commonly administered as an acne treatment. Also, wash your face once in a while!

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