Testosterone Cream Side Effects
Too low or too high testosterone levels in the body can result in a number of physical and mental ailments in men and women. Keeping a balanced testosterone level in the body is ideal, but one should be careful while using testosterone cream when dealing with such a thin margin of error.
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Acne
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Testosterone cream can raise levels in the body too high, resulting in an overage. This surplus can present itself in the form of mild to moderate acne on the face, chest and back.
Excessive Hair Growth
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Testosterone cream when used to prevent hair loss can actually reverse it too much, resulting in an overgrowth of hair. Hair may also begin to grow in abnormal and new places on the body.
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Depression
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Testosterone cream may raise the levels in the body too high, to where brain functions are interrupted. Certain parts of the brain that interact with testosterone also are responsible for mood, causing the possible onset of depression and anxiety.
Prostate Damage
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Testosterone cream may harm the prostate, causing excessive levels of testosterone to promote unneeded swelling and growth of the glands. In men especially, this can lead to major concerns down the road.
Allergic Reactions
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Skin irritations and allergic reactions may occur at the point where the testosterone cream was applied. Symptoms can vary in intensity.
Headaches
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An excess of testosterone through the use of testosterone cream can bring about headaches. Dizziness may also occur.
Blood Harm
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Testosterone cream may invite toxins into the blood, causing severe potential harm to the entire body. Cholesterol levels may shift, and blood pressure may rise as a result of its use.
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