prepubertal gynecomastia

[John S.]

Topical use of lavender or tea tree oils may lead to prepubertal gynecomastia, according to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine Volume 356:479-485February 1, 2007 Number 5.
Researchers present the case histories of three boys -- aged 4, 7, and 10 -- with prepubertal gynecomastia; all were otherwise healthy. None of the boys had been exposed to known exogenous endocrine disruptors such as medications, oral contraceptives, marijuana, or soy products, but each was using lotion, soap, shampoo, balm, or styling gel containing lavender oil, and in some cases tea tree oil, when gynecomastia developed. Each boy's symptoms resolved after such use was discontinued, and subsequent cell-culture studies showed both oils to have estrogenic and antiandrogenic activities.
Physicians "should be aware of the possibility of endocrine disruption and should caution patients about repeated exposure to any products containing these oils," the researchers write.[/align]

 

[inzgrqinq]

This report has been 'rubbished'. I suugest you check prevoius posts and google it for more.

 

[audio and computer maniac]

And the majority of the medical community also say that complementary therapies are a load of rubbish and don't work.

The scientific community are happy that quantum theories exist and therefore quantum physics is the factual explanation for the universe.

Therefore it must be fact. Obviously. Have you ever known science to be wrong? (Flat Earth? Disease carried on bad smells? Elecro-shock therapy?)

Need I say more?

 

[Christopher M]

to say the truth I was a bit surprised to read this article. I wanted to know the truth.. can some one pls post in more comments?

 

[DutMataaea]

Hi, Lois,
Sorry to be so lazy - I'm rushing today - but I've got a couple of links to response articles on my website, which you might find helpful.
http://www.shudson-aromatherapy.co.uk/News_Offers.htm
Best,
Sophie

 

[paulad23]

Thanks a lot dear. Your web is quite intresting... I'll visit it again. Do you keep it updated??

ab oh by the way.. welcome to healthy pages..!!