My question is concerning Gynecomastia due to Propecia 1mg daily. I’m a 27 yo male with a full head of hair that noticed over all thinning within the last year. As a preventative measure, I requested Propecia from my doctor. After taking it for 1 and a half months I am already noticing improvement to my hair. Unfortunately, I have also noticed a “puffiness” around my nipples, like fatty tissue taking form. My question is, will decreasing my daily dosage to 0.5 mg’s possibly remedy this situation? I plan on seeing my doctor as well, but what is your personal opinion? Also, are there any exercises or vitamins that I can take to counter the effects of developing “man-boobs”? I really don’t want to discontinue Propecia based on the success with my hair. I and many others would greatly appreciate a response, as I have read many accounts online similar to mine. Thank you.

Fat around the nipple (glandular tissue) may be caused by Propecia, but I gather that the actual breast itself has not enlarged to produce “man-boobs”. You can try cutting down the dose to 0.5 mg or just continuing with the present dose for a while longer and see what happens. You are correct to speak with the doctor who prescribed it to you and then follow his/her advice.

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