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Not sure if it’s gyno? Here’s what to look for. Gynecomastia is the enlargement of glandular tissue in the male chest. It often shows up as a small, firm, rubbery lump right behind the nipple. Common signs: • A dense, button-sized lump under one or both nipples, sometimes tender or sensitive • Puffy or swollen-looking nipples • A fuller, rounder chest shape in more advanced cases Noticing any of these? A proper assessment is the first step to knowing your options. More about gynecomastia surgery: https://www.amaris-b.com/body/gynecomastia-surgery [Gynecomastia, gyno, gynecomastia surgery, enlarged male breast, male chest, medical education]

Could your medication be changing your skin colour? Drug-induced hyperpigmentation (DIH) is a type of acquired pigmentation that can develop slowly, which makes it easy to miss, especially if you take more than one medication. A study found: ▶ About 37% of reported cases across studies involved DIH ▶ Incidence was highest with tyrosine kinase inhibitors (89.2%) and MC4R agonists (71.4%) ▶ Antibiotics (52.0%), antineoplastic agents (35.5%), and antimalarials (29.0%) were also linked to pigmentation changes ▶ Commonly implicated medications included minocycline, hydroxychloroquine & hydroxyurea Never stop or change a prescribed medication on your own. If you notice new dark patches or skin discolouration, talk to your doctor or dermatologist first. The study: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2026.1674278/full [hyperpigmentation, drug induced hyperpigmentation, pigmentation, skin health, dermatology, skincare, adverse drug reaction, dermatologist]