摘要
antihistaminic drugs are very commonly used in dermatological practice, and are the first-line therapy to chronic urticaria. the commonest side effects are related to the central nervous system. gynecomastia, in turn, may be due to a myriad of disorders, including the use of medication. the case of h1 antihistaminic-induced gynecomastia in a patient undergoing chronic urticaria treatment is reported. radiological and laboratorial investigations discarded other possible causes for the gynecomastia, which disappeared after removal of the medication. antihistaminic-related side effects, including gynecomastia, are discussed.