Compounded T Cream - Apply to the Thigh?

[Whatzup]

Is the thigh a good low fat area for compounded cream?

 

[Vince Carter]

You can apply cream any where you can reach as far I know. Some of the more recommended sites are much more about the application site being covered when dressed; contact transfer to others.

 

[FeelingLost]

When I was using Testim Gel I liked shoulders and thighs because there was so much to distribute. I'd use the wifes hair dryer to speed up the drying.
When I switched to compounded creams I prefered rib cage under arm pit just below boob where the skin is the thinest.

I also prefered putting it on at 2am when I would get up to pee. That means your T peaks when it is suppose to in the morning and tapers all day as a natural would.
This also eliminates cross contamination since sex is over and I would net see my grand kids for 12 hours.

hth

 

[FOX1]

Is the thigh a good low fat area for compounded cream?

I use 2 sachets of Testo Gel per day, this is totally dry within 2 mins of application, the instructions advise to use on slouders, arms and abdomen.
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I fully shave the body parts I apply Testo gel to,
I apply one sachet to spoulders & upper arms then the other sachet to upper thighs

These areas work for me as my total testosterone blood count is good.
I also apply to chest now and then as well as lats/ribcage.
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The more heavy squats you do, the more muscular your upper thighs will become and a good place for putting the cream.
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In saying that, I have never used a cream and have not read the recommendations that they will supply with it, I can only say it works for me using Testogel.

 

[Vince]

Most absorption of testosterone in testosterone gels happens during the first 4 hours. The 1.62 % Androgel package insert says this about showering after testosterone gel application and using moisturizers/sun block:

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Effect of showering

In a randomized, 3-way (3 treatment periods without washout period) crossover study in 24 hypogonadal men, the effect of showering on testosterone exposure was assessed after once daily application of AndroGel 1.62% 81 mg to upper arms/shoulders for 7 days in each treatment period. On the 7th day of each treatment period, hypogonadal men took a shower with soap and water at either 2, 6, or 10 hours after drug application. The effect of showering at 2 or 6 hours post-dose on Day 7 resulted in 13% and 12% decreases in mean Cavg, respectively, compared to Day 6 when no shower was taken after drug application.

Showering at 10 hours after drug application had no effect on bioavailability. The amount of testosterone remaining in the outer layers of the skin at the application site on the 7th day was assessed using a tape stripping procedure and was reduced by at least 80% after showering 2-10 hours post-dose compared to on the 6th day when no shower was taken after drug application.

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Effect of sunscreen or moisturizing lotion on absorption of testosterone

In a randomized, 3-way (3 treatment periods without washout period) crossover study in 18 hypogonadal males, the effect of applying a moisturizing lotion or a sunscreen on the absorption of testosterone was evaluated with the upper arms/shoulders as application sites. For 7 days, moisturizing lotion or sunscreen (SPF 50) was applied daily to the AndroGel 1.62% application site 1 hour after the application of AndroGel 1.62% 40.5 mg. Application of moisturizing lotion increased mean testosterone Cavg and Cmax by 14% and 17%, respectively, compared to AndroGel 1.62% administered alone. Application of sunscreen increased mean testosterone Cavg and Cmax by 8% and 13%, respectively, compared to AndroGel 1.62% applied alone. "

This graph shows how applying on shoulders (treatment B) gets blood levels of testosterone higher than applying testosterone gel on abdominal area (treatment A). It is probably related to the lower amount of fat in the shoulders that makes it easier for testosterone to get to the blood stream.

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Message:

1- Applying on shoulders gets more testosterone absorbed by abdominals.
2- Showering or sweating after 4 hours is OK.
3- Using moisturizers or sunblock after applying testosterone gels increases absorption by 8-13 percent.

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[Tim L]

Is the thigh a good low fat area for compounded cream?

All of this is common sense if you put cream on your skin you
have to make sure it's not rubbed off by your clothing
Your scrotum area is the most absorbed area of the body
I apply mainly there and alternate on my underarms
Also the area must be shaven clean and only apply after you take a shower for maximum absorption
In addition to applying at night only not in the am
This stuff needs a few hours to be absorbed otherwise you're wasting your time
Also your prescription needs to be the maximum which is 200 mg/mL . That way you get a high concentration of product with The least amount of cream
More bang for your buck
Also the cream keeps your numbers very steady because you're applying on a daily basis versus injecting once or twice a week
What is your current protocol and what issues are you having?

 

[FOX1]

all of this is common sense if you put cream on your skin you
have to make sure it's not rubbed off by your clothing
your scrotum area is the most absorbed area of the body
i apply mainly there and alternate on my underarms
also the area must be shaven clean and only apply after you take a shower for maximum absorption
in addition to applying at night only not in the am
this stuff needs a few hours to be absorbed otherwise you're wasting your time
also your prescription needs to be the maximum which is 200 mg/ml . That way you get a high concentration of product with the least amount of cream
more bang for your buck
also the cream keeps your numbers very steady because you're applying on a daily basis versus injecting once or twice a week
what is your current protocol and what issues are you having?

never apply a cream to your scrotum unless it is a cream specifically made for this area

 

[Match]

The gel information I bought says to apply to the shoulders, arm, not scrotum.
How many minutes after application can I put clothes on?

 

[Cooper]

Gels should not be applied to scrotum. Scrotum application is for creams only