Unlike gynecomastia, this condition, commonly referred to as pseudogynecomastia or lipomastia, can often be improved through a regimen of diet and exercise. This is often a result of weight gain, lack of exercise, or poor diet, and it doesn’t involve the actual enlargement of breast glands. On the other hand, the presence of excess fat in the chest area of males is typically linked to overall body fat and is not exclusive to the chest area.
Factors such as ageing, certain medications (like anti-androgens, AIDS medications, anabolic steroids, and antidepressants), alcohol, and certain health conditions (like hypogonadism, kidney failure, or liver disease) can contribute to gynecomastia.
The condition can affect one or both breasts, sometimes unevenly. It leads to the growth of glandular tissue in male breasts, creating a more feminine appearance. Gynecomastia is a medical condition that results from an imbalance of hormones, specifically oestrogen and testosterone.