Itching and rash

[Alex55]

I have been on T for 18 months.  I haven't had any problems up until about 3 weeks ago.  All of a sudden I start itching really bad.  It starts on my arms, then my head and sometimes my legs and back.  It drives me nuts.  I do have allergies but not skin allergies.  So my question is has anybody had issues with maybe the oil used in the testosterone? I have been injecting since day one, so I can't figure out why all of a sudden I would be sensitive to the oil.  Unless its a different batch? I get little bumps on the areas that start itching, its so weird can't figure it out. My next appointment with my endo isn't until June, s I guess I have to stick it out until then.

[Edge]

It might not be T related. Can you get it checked out by a doctor? My son got itchy bumps and it turned out to be a bacterial infection.

[Kreuzfidel]

I agree with the others - it is far more likely to be non-T-related if you've been on the same injections for 18 months.  I know that guys on T tend to jump to the conclusion that their symptoms are always T-related, but it's not necessarily so.

Allergies can manifest on the skin whether or not you have "skin allergies".  Additionally, you may be experiencing a rash that's due to a chemical reaction (contact dermatitis) or even something as unlikely as poison oak.  See your GP and don't both with the endo.  It's likely not related to T.

[Alex55]

Thanks for the replies guys.  I do have severe allergies and since I live in Arizona we have had no rain or freezing weather to kill off the pollen that has bloomed early.  I do have an appt with my GP so we will see what the deal is.  I have never had this itchy feeling so of course the first thing that came to my mind was the T. Anyway, thanks again.

[aleon515]

You might be allergic to the carrier oil of the injection. For instance, I have heard that sesame oil (?) is the carrier so you can get a injection with a different carrier oil.

--Jay

[Frank]

After my first injection, I immediately got a patch a little larger than a quarter on my stomach. It was red and itched, and eventually bumpy but then went away a few days later or so. Hasn't happened since. Dunno.

[Bimmer Guy]

Old thread, I know, but figured why start a new one?  I have been on T for 5 weeks. The last 2-3 weeks my skin has been crazy itchy, especially my arms. I am wondering if I am allergic to the cotton seed oil my T is suspended in?  Anyone else have this?

[Kreuzfidel]

Old thread, I know, but figured why start a new one?  I have been on T for 5 weeks. The last 2-3 weeks my skin has been crazy itchy, especially my arms. I am wondering if I am allergic to the cotton seed oil my T is suspended in?  Anyone else have this?

Brett, could be.  I've also heard anecdotal reports of itching and rashes early on due to the stimulation of your hair follicles.

[Bimmer Guy]

Brett, could be.  I've also heard anecdotal reports of itching and rashes early on due to the stimulation of your hair follicles.

Thanks, Kreuzfidel.  I think I will give my doc a call because from what I read my symptoms are signs of a cotton seed oil allergic reaction.  I am hoping she will switch me to the sesame seed oil.  Interesting information on the hair follicle stimulation.  Thanks.