question from a user
Just recently raised dose from 100>120mg (sub q daily 17mg) Have noticed a bit of acne breakout on back and shoulders. Previously on 100mg it was very manageable. When increasing dose. Can you expect acne flair ups? Is this something I should mitigate or just kinda ride it out. I already do all the typical skin care strategies for TRT/acne. As I was well aware prior to starting. I’m just wondering if an increase of test (even if small) will always cause some sort of breakouts etc
AlphaMD's Answer
It really is up to the person with little way to predict it. Many men can jump their dose up 50mg and see no acne change at all. If you're already doing everything you can diet & hygiene wise then it's likely that you are someone who is prone to it. One thing that we suggest in addition to the typical is if you are someone who sleeps without a shirt, start sleeping with one & change it every single night. That can really help since you lay in your own oil for 8 hours.
Given your experience I would expect it to happen when you raise your dose most times, but most men do tend to have acne lessen as the body adapts to the new norm (assuming it isn't crazy & causing skin damage).
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