Propecia. Slight burning sensation in nipple area

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Hi I've been on propecia for three weeks now and the other day I experienced a slight burning sensation in my nipples. It has happened on two different days and wasnt continual throughout the day , just when my shirt rubbed against them etc ...My nipples did look slightly puffier one morning in the mirror too ... Is this a sign of the dreaded gyno? Will I need to come off propecia ?

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD · Answer

A well documented adverse effect of finasteride due to DHT suppression is gynecomastia (development of fatty breast tissue.  That tissue can become tender intermittently. Visit your doctor and let them know about your symptoms.

Koray Erdogan, MD · Answer

Gynecomastia and nipple tenderness are known rare side effects associated with the use of Propecia. I advise you to keep taking Propecia if this condition is only temporary and disappears.

Propecia. Slight burning sensation in nipple area

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