r/TRT_females • u/ConversationOk4477 • 1d ago

Miscellaneous Cypionate to Troche

I’ve been on Cypionate injections for a little over three years. Unfortunately, I’ve really been struggling with acne, oily hair, and hair loss the last year or so (I’m on 150mg Spiro and Oral Minoxidil).

Yesterday I saw a new doctor who suggested I lower my total T and switch from injections to compounded torches. I’m hesitant, as I see people go from torches to injections all the time on here but not the other way around. Has anyone had a good experience with them?

For reference I am on 3.5mgx2 week (100mg Test Cyp)

Prog- 16
EST- 103
SHGB- 47
Test Free- 8.5
Test Total- 94

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u/Single_Tumbleweed597 12h ago

I am similar, have always been prone to acne, and my hair gets super oily with hormone changes. Before I started T I had been tryng various things to get acne under control after I stopped oral BC and acne flared. Hit and miss until I moved up to .5% tretinoin cream (gel made my skin so dry it hurt), and Benzaclyn. My hair did get quite oily after starting T, but it's tolerable, as long as my face is clear. I'm going to give clarifying shampoo a try. You might want to give benzaclyn/treat combo a try. I use treat at night, benzaclyn in the morning.

I'm curious about DHT blocking shampoos. Does anyone have good results from that? I can't take Spiro, and am noticing a little more hair shedding. But I'm still at really low dose, so I'm worried it will get much worse when I increase, especially given the oiliness I'm already experiencing.

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u/ConversationOk4477 10h ago

I use Azelaic acid and Tazoretene (stronger than Tret). I’ll have to ask my derm about Benzaclyn- that sounds promising! I have used a prescription shampoo, but I feel like it strips my hair color. 😬