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On Testosterone cream and DHT keeps climbing

FWIW - I used a topical compounded testosterone cream for over three years and I had the same problem, DHT kept climbing (to like over 250). Finally, after discussing it with my HRT physician I switched to weekly Test Cyp injections instead of the topical and DHT dropped to +/- 50.
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- Post #8
- Aug 6, 2020
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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ACNE

For what it's worth, for me, swimming in a chlorinated pool 2-3 times per week keeps my back completely clear of acne. I was dealing with mild/moderate back acne for about two years until I started swimming to increase shoulder flexibility and reduce arthritis shoulder pain (btw, it really...
- PT
- Post #16
- Sep 16, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Acne - shoulder, chest, back acne

I use to have mild to moderate acne on my back from my HRT therapy. I tried scrubbing my back, using topicals for acne, etc. Those things helped a bit but did not eliminate the issue. One thing did however. I have managed to eliminate my back acne by swimming in a chlorinated pool twice per...
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- Post #12
- Apr 18, 2019
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038