Gynecomastia and Pseudogynecomastia Demystified



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There are some misconceptions as to what gynecomastia really is and how it is treated as compared to pseudogynecomastia. Hopefully this article will help clear it up.

The condition of gynecomastia cause men to grow actual breast tissue and that causes them to develop man boobs. It is most common in young boys ages 8 - 14, but adult cases of gynecomastia are becoming more frequent.

Because pseudogynecomastia has the same effect as gynecomastia many people think that it is caused by the same thing. However, they are entirely different conditions. Pseudogynecomastia is caused by a buildup of fat in the chest and gives the appearance of having man boobs.

Because the causes of the conditions are different the way that they can be treated are different as well.

For boys gynecomastia well generally go way with the onset of puberty. For adult men the treatment becomes more serious, doctors either use hormone therapy or male breast reduction surgery get rid of the man boobs.

Pseudogynecomastia is much simpler, because the treatment for boys and adult men are exactly the same, exercise and weight loss. Because the pseudogynecomastia is caused by a fatty build up in the chest, the appearance of man boobs are generally reduced with the reduction in weight and build up of muscle.

The consult of a doctor should be sought by men with gynecomastia because they will be able to recommend the best treatment for their particular case. If surgery is the most effective option, then you should find a quality plastic surgeon that has done many male breast reduction surgeries before. Ask to see some before and after photos of previous cases to see how effective their work is. Go to You Tube and do a search for "male breast reduction surgery", there are some very informational videos for you to watch.

Guys who have pseudogynecomastia should seek to find a suitable weight loss program that fits in with their life style as well as maximizes fat burning. There have been a few programs developed for the sole purpose of helping men get rid of their pseudogynecomastia, just do a search for "Man Boobs Solutions" on Google and you will get some good results.

I hope this article has helped clear up any misconceptions that you may have had about gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia for more information please see the resource box below.

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