Male gynecomastia associated with illicit or prescription drug use can be expected to:
a. lessen when the body becomes accus-tomed to the drug.
b. resolve after the drug is discontinued.
c. leave permanent breast enlargement when the drug is discontinued.
d. cause purulent drainage if left untreated.
B
Gynecomastia associated with illicit or prescription drug use (e.g., antihypertensive drugs, estro-gens, steroids) usually resolves after the offending drug is discontinued and does not require fur-ther intervention.
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