Shampoo Scents Make 3 Boys Grow Breasts

mimo2005 · 01-31-2007, 03:56 PM

BOSTON -- Researchers think scented oils that are found in some shampoos, soaps and lotions can cause temporary breast growth in young boys, but only in rare cases.

A preliminary study released Wednesday said the oils appeared to disrupt the boys' hormonal balance.

The federally funded study comes from the University of Colorado and the National Institutes of Health and is reported in the latest edition of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Three boys, ages 4, 7 and 10, developed the condition while using products containing lavender and tea tree oils. All three were normal again when they stopped using the product with the natural oils.

Hormone experts advised parents to consider the possible risk. But because the condition appears to be rare and temporary, they're not suggesting a ban on sales.

http://www.thekansascitychannel.com/...09/detail.html

**Joefireline** · 02-01-2007, 11:44 AM

Now that's weird!

If would be good if they said what shampoos it was...

**bruiser** · 02-01-2007, 01:49 PM

I don't know about lavender, but real tea tree oil is a very good antiseptic.

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mimo2005 Manager, Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 11,142 OS: xp	Shampoo Scents Make 3 Boys Grow Breasts BOSTON -- Researchers think scented oils that are found in some shampoos, soaps and lotions can cause temporary breast growth in young boys, but only in rare cases. A preliminary study released Wednesday said the oils appeared to disrupt the boys' hormonal balance. The federally funded study comes from the University of Colorado and the National Institutes of Health and is reported in the latest edition of the New England Journal of Medicine. Three boys, ages 4, 7 and 10, developed the condition while using products containing lavender and tea tree oils. All three were normal again when they stopped using the product with the natural oils. Hormone experts advised parents to consider the possible risk. But because the condition appears to be rare and temporary, they're not suggesting a ban on sales. http://www.thekansascitychannel.com/...09/detail.html __________________ TSF has outgrown its server, again. Please help "Gutta cavat lapidem, non vi sed saepe cadendo"

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Joefireline Enthusiastic TSFer~Joseph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Portishead (Bristol) England Posts: 5,319 OS: Windows 7 64bit(Desktop) / XP Home SP2(laptop) My System	Now that's weird! If would be good if they said what shampoos it was...

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bruiser TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,974 OS: xp	I don't know about lavender, but real tea tree oil is a very good antiseptic.