[theoddz]

Originally Posted by atomiczombie

I don't know if there is any other kind of T gel besides Androgel. Does anyone know? I can only use the gel, the doctors won't let me do any other kind.

Drew,

The other topically applied T gel goes by the brand name of "Testim". I used it before I started injecting. The physician who prescribed it said that it had better clinical test results than Androgel when it came to the rate at which it was actually absorbed by the skin. I don't know if that is particularly true or not, because those clinical trials are often sponsored/paid for by the drug companies who market this stuff. That can put a definite slant on things, you know.

I'm sorry to hear that you're having such a difficult time with the acne and such, but remember that you're going through puberty again.....only this time, it's male puberty. The oil glands in your skin are being activated and put into "hyperdrive" and you are also going to note that you're sweating more than you used to. These are some of the effects of T. The key to keeping the acne down right now, though, is keeping those pores scrubbed and clean. Get a loofah, first off. Then get a bottle of a good exfoliating scrub/soap. My loofah is on an elastic cord, and I can really get a good scrubbing in with it. Also, I happen to be one of those guys who comes from a lineage of hairy people, so I have hair all over.....including my back. Some of the acne I get on my back, from time to time, has everything to do with new hairs coming in, ingrown hairs, infected hairs, etc. My girlfriend is also a trained aesthetician, and has been kind and patient enough to do a waxing on my back/shoulders and man, has that helped!!! It almost cleaned up my back acne instantaneously.

Good luck to you!!!

~Theo~