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Can i apply androgel to accelerate my very sparse facial hair though my complte medical examination turned out fine except for obesity (bmi=37) age=18?

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Dr. John Ewald answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Weight loss: Adipose tissue (fat) can promote the formation of estrogenic (female) hormones and this decreases the affect of male (testosterone) androgenic hormones. I don't believe that using external testosterone would be recommended for an 18 year-old. Although, slower and more difficult, weight loss would correct this effect.

Answered 8/16/2014

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No: Androgel and testosterone replacement therapy is indicated for treating men with congenital or acquired androgen deficiency. Unless your total testosterone level is below 300 ng/dL you should NOT use these drugs.

Answered 5/2/2015

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