Surgical sculpture in skilled hands can be a simple solution for this problem. Gynecomastia can also be a side effect of some medications and drugs . The most common medication that causes breast development is estrogen , and its effects can be seen in a child who ingests estrogen pills, or even if a family member is using an estrogen cream and has prolonged contact with him. Other medications can include certain antidepressants, drugs used to treat high blood pressure and tuberculosis, and some chemotherapy agents. Street drugs that may cause gynecomastia include marijuana, heroin and alcohol.
Anabolic steroids can also stimulate male breast growth.
There are also some diseases that can cause gynecomastia, including certain endocrine disorders, tumors and chronic diseases. Early recognition and appropriate treatment can be very important. You should also see your Pediatrician if your child has breast development, but hasn't started puberty yet, or if it occurs before he is nine years old. However, if your child is otherwise growing and developing normally, has started puberty and now has gynecomastia, then he is very likely to just have pubertal gynecomastia and no further evaluation or treatment will be necessary after you see your Pediatrician. All rights reserved.