Susan's Place Logo

News:

According to Google Analytics 25,259,719 users made visits accounting for 140,758,117 Pageviews since December 2006

Main Menu

Androgel burning when applied?

Started by doryirl, November 12, 2018, 10:02:53 PM

Previous topic - Next topic

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Print
Go Down Pages1
User actions

doryirl

November 12, 2018, 10:02:53 PM
I'm on androgel testosterone pump. It's a pretty low dose if that helps anyone, but when I apply it on my shoulders it feels like it's burning. Is that normal? I can't find anyone online who talks about it burning when they apply it. Should I ask my doctor about switching to injections?
It's kind of like the sensation when you get hand sanitizer on an open wound, except I don't have a wound there and it's all over the skin I apply it on and not in a certain spot.
  •  

Kendra

#1
November 13, 2018, 06:10:00 AM
It's best to ask your doctor - they have access to your medical records and other information necessary to get the best decision for your situation.  They might come up with something else, for example a switch to Androderm patch instead of gel.  Or injections. 
Assigned male at birth 1963.  Decided I wanted to be a girl in 1971.  Laser 2014-16, electrolysis 2015-17, HRT 7/2017, GCS 1/2018, VFS 3/2018, FFS 5/2018, Labiaplasty & BA 7/2018. 
  •  

KayXo

#2
November 13, 2018, 02:48:19 PM
I used Androgel. It never burned. But, eventually, I switched to injections, better results.
I am not a medical doctor, nor a scientist - opinions expressed by me on the subject of HRT are merely based on my own review of some of the scientific literature over the last decade or so, on anecdotal evidence from women in various discussion forums that I have come across, and my personal experience

On HRT since early 2004
Post-op since late 2005
  •  

Dani

#3
November 14, 2018, 05:19:57 AM
Androgel should not cause a burning sensation.

You have a skin sensitivity which could just get worse or it may go away on it's own.

Either way, you should talk to your doctor and let him or her know what is happening.

There are other choices, as others have mentioned. No need to tough it out.
  •  
Print
Go Up Pages1
User actions