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Low Dose Accutane for TRT Acne

Acne is so frustrating while on TRT! I'm thinking of trying "off label" therapy with Accutane - micro-dosing with just 10mg of generic accutane every other day. One of the problems I see is my "go to" overseas pharmacy (All Day Chemists and ReliableRX) do not carry generic accutane. Has...
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- Sep 19, 2019
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
Propecia (Finasteride) for Acne Control?

Have any of you guys used Finasteride specifically for acne treatment? The theory being reducing DHT production, thus reducing the cystic acne. For me, it seems like the acne comes and goes......thus far no matter the treatment. When I have the bad breakout on my back, the discoloration from...
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- May 21, 2019
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
Blood Work at 35 weeks of TRT

Hey Guys: I wanted to share my blood work with the forum here after 35 weeks of TRT. I sought out the therapy because my A1c had crept up to 6.4 last year, and nothing seemed to work to get it down. Scouring the internet I found that raising your T levels to the higher ranges has been very...
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- Nov 18, 2015
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
Maybe I'm Dialed in now at week 26!

I think now at week 26 I'm dialed in somewhat. The first 6 weeks, my total T rose to 579 and Free T at 14. Initial protocol was 80mg Test Cyp, one injection a week. No AI's, no HCG. We increased dosage to 120mg a week to increase the T levels. At week 13 I broke out with acne, my ankles and...
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- Sep 4, 2015
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
Low SHBG and 13 Recent Lab Work

Hello Members: Quick profile on me: 53 years old, 6'3" 227lbs, leanly muscled. Have always been active and athletic (basketball, weightlifting etc.). I wanted to look into TRT when my A1c reached 6.4 in December. My GP's theory was 15 years of high dosage statins caused my high A1c. I looked...
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- Jul 9, 2015
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion

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