Androderm and Rash: What Users Say

• kma...
• December 25, 2011

For Hypogonadism, Male "I have been using the Androderm 2.5 patch for 45 days. My testosterone level has been 241 for the past several years. The first 30 days, I had zero side effects. I have noticed in the past two weeks I am developing rashes, raised red 'bumps,' itching, and swelling in the areas where I used the patch. This condition is actually considered a serious side effect that requires immediate medical attention. I have developed one particular area on my thigh that has become enlarged with intense itching. If it does not improve within 24-48 hours, I will report to the Emergency Room at my local VA. I will request my doctor to switch me to the gel, which reviews indicate a distinct odor, but that would be much less intrusive than these current side effects."

• Oli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2020

For Hypogonadism, Male "After using Androgel for five years, my body stopped responding to it. We switched to Androderm, and it works perfectly. I finally feel like every other 25-year-old guy, I have a normal appetite, and I feel well-rested in the morning. The only downside to it is the intense skin rashes, they itch and burn like crazy. My skin is swollen and red with occasional blisters, but it's manageable."

• JV0...
• May 25, 2020

For Hypogonadism, Male "I started on TRT with a T-level of 270, and after two months and a half using Androderm 4 mg, it went up to 527. However, after a month and a half of using the patches, it started to produce skin reactions, which have become stronger and stronger. In the beginning, the first month, it was just producing a very mild irritation, which would be gone within 1-2 days. However, later it started to produce a rash and very irritated red 'bumps,' sort of an allergic dermatitis, in the skin despite the fact I rotate the application places of the patches. Some of the red bumps take about two weeks to go, and they left a mild dark spot in the skin (I hope the skin comes back to its normal color). Another downside of the patches is the quality of the adhesive. In my first month, about 12 of the patches came with a really bad adhesive, which could fall within 5-6 hours or less. This is unacceptable considering that the full retail price is about 600-700 US$ per month."

• Air...
• August 11, 2015

For Hypogonadism, Male "The patches caused a severe rash, leaving spots like I'd been branded. Diagnosed as latex intolerant."