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Gynecomastia – Symptoms, Causes And Surgical Treatment

Correlation Between Gynecomastia and Mental Health

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Gynecomastia is a medical condition associated with enlargement of male breasts. It is not restricted to a particular age and can occur at any stage of infancy, puberty or even at adulthood.  The thing to be noted is that it is not the additional muscular fat deposit in overweight males. Gynecomastia surgery has become quite popular over the recent years. SYMPTOMS The major symptom of gynecomastia is the enlargement of male breasts itself. There is a deposit of muscular deposit around nipples. It is a glandular tissue and not a muscular tissue that deposits around the male breast. It has a rubber- like or firm feeling. This generally takes place in both the breasts but can be only in one breast sometimes. It does not cause any pain. However, it does make the appearance of male a little embarrassing. It is accompanied with tenderness in breasts and sensitivity. The enlargement though is there on both the sides; still, one side may be heavier than the other. Another important thing to not to be overlooked is to confuse it with male breast cancer. The ratio of male breast cancer is only 1% and it necessarily does not occur on both sides. It also is not centered on the nipples. CAUSES Hormonal imbalance: all the human beings have both estrogens (female hormones) and androgens (male hormones). Males have a higher presence of androgens. In contrast, males suffering from gynecomastia have a higher presence of estrogens in their body as compared to androgens. Medical conditions or medical treatments: in other cases, medical conditions or medical treatments can alter the hormone levels in the body leading to gynecomastia such as: Malnutrition Aging Chronic kidney failure Cirrhosis of the lever Malfunctioning of the testes comprising infection, trauma or inborn disorders Anti-androgen treatments for prostate cancer Medications: some medicines can also result in gynecomastia. For example diuretic spironolactone, ACE inhibitor drugs for curing hypertension, anti- ulcer drugs etc. Drugs: intake of drugs such as marijuana or heroin and alcohol can also be a contributing factor. SURGICAL TREATMENT The gynecomastia that occurs during puberty cures on its own with the progress of time as the hormone levels balance themselves.  After the tissue becomes scarred, surgical treatment is sought for treatment. Reduction mammoplasty which is commonly known as, breast reduction surgery is used in extreme cases of the condition, prolonged gynecomastia or in those cases where medications fail to reciprocate it. All in all, gynecomastia is not a severe disorder in the males. The major drawback is that it makes the male appearance unappealing in the public and puts them more to a risk of breast cancer which is otherwise quite uncommon in males. It is also not possible to prevent gynecomastia unless and until it is caused due to some medical conditions.

Scarring Alopecia Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More

Scarring Alopecia Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More

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The current population is facing variable disorders which were unheard of in the yesteryear. The most common of them is hair loss. It might strike some early in life, but it is usually seen striking people when they reach middle ages. The reasons lie mainly in genetics, stress, medication or certain medical conditions.Many people take up treatments to revive their crowning glory but if they fail to see results after using these methods, they finally opt for a hair transplant. Of the diseases which cause extensive hair loss, cicatricial alopecia is the most common. Let us take a look at what exactly the disease does to our hair. Scarring Alopecia It is a condition which occurs in men and women and is responsible for 3% of the hair loss patients.It is characterized by destruction of hair follicles and replacement of the same by a scar tissue. It appears in the form of bald patches on the hair which expand as time passes. In certain cases, the hair loss may be so gradual that it goes unnoticed. In some other cases, the hair loss may be accompanied with severe itching, pain and a burning sensation. The symptoms Scarring alopecia differs from alopecia areata in the manner that the scalp looks rougher in this condition. The bald patches can be seen in both the cases but the appearance of the skin of the scalp is different in each. Sometimes, the scalp may be smooth or it may have redness, scaling or pigmentation. There may even be the presence of blisters with pus in them. The diagnosis Physical signs often point to the presence of Scarring alopecia but it is not enough to for an accurate diagnosis.The doctor might perform one or two biopsies to confirm his suspicion. A small piece measuring from 2 to 4 mm diameter is taken and observed under a microscope. The concerned pathologist will try to look for signs of destruction of follicles, inflammation, and appearance of scar tissue at skin deep levels. While the inflammation levels may not show correctly, one thing is for sure: the destruction of hair follicles. Once they are destroyed,only  a scarred tissue remains.  Once the disease burns out, the itching, inflammation and the redness vanishes but the hair follicles remain inactive as they are destroyed. The follicles at the periphery might not be destroyed and they may give rise to some hair. Treatment Options As the disease causes extensive damage to the hair follicles,the medication and treatment should be swift in action and highly effective. Scarring alopecia which involves lymphocyte inflammation of hair follicles is treated with the application of creams containing corticosteroids. Antimalarial and isotretinoin drugs may be used in conjunction to achieve better results. Another line of treatment includes administration of antibiotics along with isotretinoin. These are used when the inflammation strikes mostly neutrophils or a mixture of cells. Methotrexate, thalidomide, cyclosporine, tacrolimus can also be used. The disease is known to burn out at the end. If it so happens and there has been no evident hair loss since a few years, the bald patches can be removed or treated with hair transplant method. If the bald patches are small, then they can be surgically removed.

What Makes India Very Popular In Tummy Tuck Surgery?

How does tummy tuck work for men

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A tummy tuck is also called abdominoplasty. It is gaining popularity among cosmetic surgeries; it results in a flat abdomen by extracting the extra amount of skin and fat from the tummy area. It also stiffness the loose abdominal muscles, removes baggy skin and stretch marks which are caused due to weight loss or pregnancy. It was previously only women who used to get it done, but now abdominoplasty has become very popular with new age men, as well. There are many reasons for getting a tummy tuck done, some of which are: Drastic weight loss which leads to losing baggy skin After pregnancy Stretch marks Not very confident about one’s self Reconstructive Surgery Or Cosmetic Surgery In India India is slowly and steadily becoming a popular place for cosmetic surgery due to low rates in surgery which India offers long with the position of Indian doctors amongst other doctors all across the world. Tummy Tuck surgery in India is getting popular not just because of the price India offers but due to the topmost surgeons who conduct the surgery, the surgery is similar to that conducted in Western countries.

How to stop hair fall and Ways to Prevent Hair Loss with Home Remedies

How to stop hair fall and Ways to Prevent Hair Loss with Home Remedies

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Why it happen? Main cause of hair loss is nutritional deficiency like iron, copper, vitamin D. Secondly, Hormonal issues and thyroid is responsible to stop hair growth. Birth control pills, stress and over treated hair can cause hair loss. Regular use of shampoo is also responsible for hair loss. Despite these, there are many other factors are present which are solely responsible for hair loss similarly- medical terms and conditions in which ageing effect is at top and other is genetic because child mainly inherit many problems from their parents such as father and mother, that is the main reason to get Hair transplant. Home Remedies to Stop Hairfall Oiling is must for hair because it helps to nourish the roots. Also, improves the blood circulation. Proper diet and regular exercise is also helpful to prevent the hair loss. You should eat vegetables enrich with iron and copper. Moreover, yoga and meditation is best remedy for hair loss. Avoid use of rollers, dryers and other products which are harmful to your roots and scalp also. EGG MASK-: Separate the yolk and white part of egg then mix olive oil and honey in white part. Massage it on scalp and then rinse with shampoo and water. Coconut Oil-: Grate a small coconut and boil it for 5 minutes. After this, add one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds and crushed black pepper. Then apply it on scalp. After 30 minutes shampoo it properly. Green Tea-: Green tea is very effective to prevent hair loss because it have antioxidants which are helpful to boost the roots and stop hair fall . How to prepare – Soak 2-3 teabags in 2 cup of hot water according to your hair length. After cooling, pour it on your scalp and gently massage for 50-60 minutes. Then rinse with cold water. Yogurt and honey Mix the 2 tablespoon of yogurt with 1 tablespoon of honey in a bowl. Apply this on scalp with dye brush and leave it for 25-30 minutes . Then wash your hair with normal water. Apply this thrice a month. Aloe Vera Aloe Vera plays an important role to boost the hair growth and also prevents the hair loss. Similarly, it is very cheap and affordable because it is easily available in every corner of world. Aloe Vera is not only effective for hair loss , it is also effective for other health problems such as hormonal problems , allergy , itching and many more.