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Could use your help docs! my doctor told me to apply androgel 1% to my enter thigh and the directions say toapply to your arms and shoulders?

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Dr. Craig Smith answered

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Either or is fine: The primary location for application of the transdermal testosterone therapies is ideally to a non-hair bearing skin service. Either of those locations typically have less hair.

Dr Phasouk agreed

Answered 3/31/2014

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A member asked:

Could use your help docs! my doctor told me to apply androgel 1% to my enter thigh and the directions say toapply to your arms and shoulders?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Craig Smith answered

Dr Phasouk agreed

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