TRT Therapy Breakouts

Muskrat1987

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I take TRT because of Primary Hypogondism. I started out with Androgel and I liked it but it kept me around a level of 400 and kept my weight steady, with no loss or gain and muscle mass meh. Than I switched to injections when I would get .5 every 3 weeks and my doctor got me to about 500 again with no loss or gain in weight. I hated the fact I couldn’t do the injections myself and going to the clinic was simply a hassle so I switched to Axiron and my levels went up to 600-700 and I even lost weight. My mood was great, I didn’t have any symptoms of depression or anxiety and I started to get in shape. Than I moved to Florida and my new insurance no longer covered Axiron so I found a doctor that insisted on injections and agreed I could take them home and give myself .9 every Monday. After about 3 months of these injections I start to break out insanely bad to include my back, arms and my buttocks. I’ve tried everything from topical creams to prescribed body wash to anti-meds, NOTHING works. All my levels are great! All my blood levels come back consistent and within correct range.

Will anything help? Or am I better off going back to androgel which is covered under my insurance and hoping the acne clears up?

Recommendations and input is greatly appreciated. Also I am 30 years old, I have been on these injections for about 11 months now. My current test levels are at about 1100.
 
If you are taking whey protein and creatine, I would stop them to see if acne improves.

I would take a shower after working out also.

The fact that you have acne with injections may be a bad thing for you but it actually shows that your DHT may have actually gone up, which is not a bad thing.

Read more here since we have discussed this many, many times:
How to treat or prevent acne caused by testosterone.
 

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Predict estradiol, DHT, and free testosterone levels based on total testosterone

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This tool provides predictions based on statistical models and should NOT replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your TRT protocol.

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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

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