After long time of being "silent reader" in this forum,
I decided to sign in just so I can post this warning and consult people who've been at my situation.
WARNING:
topical spironolactone can defiantly cause side effects, among them Gyno..
my story very briefly:
After using 0.5 mg of finasteride daily for 4 month i started getting early signs of gyno: tenderness and itching on my left nipple with a small lump underneath . the breast didn't look different but felt very weird so i quit taking the pills and after one week all those itching and tenderness were gone and things went back to normal.
3 month later I decided to use topical spironolactone because it was claimed to be very safe alternative with no systematic absorvation, so I purchased Dr Lee 5% spironolactone cream.
After only 3 weeks of using the cream , once a day with very small amount of cream on the crown area, I started getting the same symptoms- nipple tenderness and itching.
I couldn't believe it was possible, specially after it's been told to be very safe drug
but I didn't take any chances and quit immediately using the cream.
But unfortunately this time things didn't get back to normal and even got worse because the left chest look bloated. the tenderness has gone after few days, but the itching is still there, although it moved from the nipple area to the upper side of the chest.
almost 1.5 months past since i quit and things doesn't look better. the chest is still bloated and itching 2-3 times a day..
I went to consult with endocrinologist, and he said that it's not that bad and although he sees it's a bit bloated, it's not something that i should do anything about..
He also sent me to do some blood test which came out fine..
But I feel very frustrated from the way it looks, and knowing I did it to myself
Are there any people here who had a similar story like i have, who can share maybe from there experience?
any help will be great! I'm really worried..
Thank you
I decided to sign in just so I can post this warning and consult people who've been at my situation.
WARNING:
topical spironolactone can defiantly cause side effects, among them Gyno..
my story very briefly:
After using 0.5 mg of finasteride daily for 4 month i started getting early signs of gyno: tenderness and itching on my left nipple with a small lump underneath . the breast didn't look different but felt very weird so i quit taking the pills and after one week all those itching and tenderness were gone and things went back to normal.
3 month later I decided to use topical spironolactone because it was claimed to be very safe alternative with no systematic absorvation, so I purchased Dr Lee 5% spironolactone cream.
After only 3 weeks of using the cream , once a day with very small amount of cream on the crown area, I started getting the same symptoms- nipple tenderness and itching.
I couldn't believe it was possible, specially after it's been told to be very safe drug
but I didn't take any chances and quit immediately using the cream.
But unfortunately this time things didn't get back to normal and even got worse because the left chest look bloated. the tenderness has gone after few days, but the itching is still there, although it moved from the nipple area to the upper side of the chest.
almost 1.5 months past since i quit and things doesn't look better. the chest is still bloated and itching 2-3 times a day..
I went to consult with endocrinologist, and he said that it's not that bad and although he sees it's a bit bloated, it's not something that i should do anything about..
He also sent me to do some blood test which came out fine..
But I feel very frustrated from the way it looks, and knowing I did it to myself
Are there any people here who had a similar story like i have, who can share maybe from there experience?
any help will be great! I'm really worried..
Thank you