Strange Correlation - Feeling Good and Facial Acne

[Xerxes]

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this as well or what the actual hormonal reason (if any) might be the cause.

I've had some real ups and downs on my 7+ months of TRT, with more ups than downs recently, but still not perfect.

I have found that on the stretches when I feel my best I often have an outbreak of facial acne. Nothing major, but usually a cluster on my forehead or temples, or below my ears or around my nose. So for me, feeling good usually results in or shortly follows acne.

 

[Vince]

These are the best posts on acne and testosterone.


https://www.excelmale.com/forum/sho...-treat-or-prevent-acne-caused-by-testosterone

 

[ERO]

It may be correlated around DHT as well. DHT is what give you a strong libido and it also can cause oily skin, which brings acne for many people. DHT is a good thing and not something to be lowered as many docs used to think.

 

[Xerxes]

Thanks for the reply...how does one keep DHT up and steady? Any type of DHT boosting protocol options?

 

[Nelson Vergel]

You feel better when your DHT is higher but that can also cause acne in some men.

My skin is very oily but I shower with Nizoral shampoo and apply these cream on my face.

https://www.excelmale.com/forum/sho...onal-Mattifying-Gel-for-TRT-related-oily-face

 

[Xerxes]

I really don't mind the acne as long as I'm feeling well, but I'll definitely look into the product you mention in the other thread. If I could have acne and feel good consistently, I'd be okay with that! Nelson, is there any way to maximize DHT while on TRT?

 

[Vince Carter]

Im in the early stages of using a T cream on my ball sack as my DHT tested low and was still having libido and sexual function/ED issues. This is in addition to my T and HCG injections. I'm using 12.5mg of T Cream on my sack and it seems to be helping, a little. I have blood work in about 12 days to check my progress.

 

[Xerxes]

Would t-gel have the same effect or is the t-cream preferable b/c it isn't alcohol and therefore wouldn't burn/sting that sensitive area...

 

[ERO]

Im in the early stages of using a T cream on my ball sack as my DHT tested low and was still having libido and sexual function/ED issues. This is in addition to my T and HCG injections. I'm using 12.5mg of T Cream on my sack and it seems to be helping, a little. I have blood work in about 12 days to check my progress.

I am very interested in trying this as well and will be looking forward to hearing about your blood work!

 

[Vince Carter]

Would t-gel have the same effect or is the t-cream preferable b/c it isn't alcohol and therefore wouldn't burn/sting that sensitive area...

I used a little leftover androgel, less than 1 pump, and didn't have any unpleasant experience due to the alcohol content but yes that's typically why you'd want a cream vs gel.

 

[MalibuSurfer]

Yes - your DHT is going up.

Are you using a gel? DHT tends to go up with testosterone gel - would switch to injections if you can.