A real (b)itch, I hear...
First, I assume that you have trans-dermal patches as opposed to trans-scrotal patches. (The frst type goes anywhere on the skin, the latter specifically on the balls. Seriously.) While this is stating the obvious, I say this because one never knows (even though you are one of the few people who actually knows how to spell weird instead of the incorrect wierd). :D
Anyway, with transdermal patches, the most common complaint is skin irritation. This is why the manufacturer of Androderm, the most common transdermal testosterone patch, recommends:
"Mild skin irritation may be ameliorated by treatment of the affected skin with over-the-counter topical hydrocortisone cream applied after system removal.
"Applying a small amount of 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide cream (Rx) [meaning that it requires a prescription] to the skin under the central drug reservoir of the Androderm system has been shown to reduce the incidence and severity of skin irritation. The administration of 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide cream (Rx) does not significantly alter transdermal absorption of testosterone from the system. Ointment formulations should not be used for pretreatment as they may significantly reduce testosterone absorption."
You can find the complete prescribing information, as well is information for consumers, at http://www.androderm.com.
P.S. I'd be curious as to what results you have, if any, from the patches. Generally, alternative delivery systems (patches or gel) are much weaker than injectable testosterone. You mentioned 50 mg. patches, which sounds much stronger than the Androderm formulation, but this might just be based on a different method of calculating the strength. DO your patches have a brand name>?
Re: A real (b)itch, I hear...
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Originally posted by TNT
First, I assume that you have trans-dermal patches as opposed to trans-scrotal patches. (The frst type goes anywhere on the skin, the latter specifically on the balls. Seriously.) While this is stating the obvious, I say this because one never knows (even though you are one of the few people who actually knows how to spell weird instead of the incorrect wierd). :D
Anyway, with transdermal patches, the most common complaint is skin irritation. This is why the manufacturer of Androderm, the most common transdermal testosterone patch, recommends:
"Mild skin irritation may be ameliorated by treatment of the affected skin with over-the-counter topical hydrocortisone cream applied after system removal.
"Applying a small amount of 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide cream (Rx) [meaning that it requires a prescription] to the skin under the central drug reservoir of the Androderm system has been shown to reduce the incidence and severity of skin irritation. The administration of 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide cream (Rx) does not significantly alter transdermal absorption of testosterone from the system. Ointment formulations should not be used for pretreatment as they may significantly reduce testosterone absorption."
You can find the complete prescribing information, as well is information for consumers, at http://www.androderm.com.
P.S. I'd be curious as to what results you have, if any, from the patches. Generally, alternative delivery systems (patches or gel) are much weaker than injectable testosterone. You mentioned 50 mg. patches, which sounds much stronger than the Androderm formulation, but this might just be based on a different method of calculating the strength. DO your patches have a brand name>?
the product is androderm, i realized i made the error on my above post with 50mg, in which i was meaning to say 5mg. I'll keep you posted if I can stand the incomfort for the length of time.