I have gynecomastia. To hide it I have been using bandages to cover it . But the bandages has caused dark pigmentation. (photo)

December 13, 2015
Asked By:shanol12897 in Jersey City, NJ

I have gynecomastia I'm sure of it and utterly embarrassed. I am currently 18 years of age since about 15 years old I've been applying bandages to cover the lump/ my puffy nipples. Now i guess the mark of the bandage has sealed to my skin. Its a black pigmentation of the bandage mark. its doesn't come off and is shinny and dark. My stupidity to hid one flaw now gave me two flaws. Now i have gynecomastia and two really embarrassing and hurtful marks on my chest. Please what should I do?

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