0 the development of breast tissue in men:
Gynecomastia is usually harmless but emotionally upsetting.
In one small study, tea tree oil and lavender oil - common ingredients in shampoos, soaps, and lotions - was implicated in the development of childhood gynecomastia.
Doctors often recommend "watchful waiting" for gynecomastia that arises during puberty, as many cases go away on their own.
In some cases, gynecomastia is caused by a benign tumor of the pituitary known as a prolactinoma.
Gynecomastia is caused by a hormone imbalance between testosterone and estrogen.
Gynecomastia is caused by excessive estrogen actions and is often the result of an increased ratio of estrogen to androgen.
Up to 60 percent of men are believed to have breast enlargement, a.k.a. gynecomastia.
Other hormone-disrupting conditions that can result in gynecomastia include kidney failure, malnutrition, and thyroid disorders.
In one small study, tea tree oil and lavender oil - common ingredients in shampoos, soaps, and lotions - was recently implicated in the development of childhood gynecomastia.
