Hello

My doctor has given me testogel. it says to apply it on the shoulders or the stomach but can't you apply it on your feet? Socks are usually the last thing I put on so that gives it plenty of time to dry (I like to walk around barefeet). Good idea or bad?

Also, is there a reason you can't apply it on your chest as long as you take care with your nipples? Is this just because the alcohol can damage your skin or is there another reason why you can't apply it onto your pecs?

This is a powerful medication and should be used with caution. I would keep to what the doctor says and look out for any of the following symptoms which can be side effects of using the cream:Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Skin reactions at application site.
Flushing of the skin due to widening of the small blood vessels (erythema).
Acne.
Dry skin.
Headache.
Diarrhoea.
Changes in mood.
Depression.
Abnormal enlargement of breasts in men (gynaecomastia).
Breast pain.
Pins and needles (paraesthesia).
Dizziness.
Loss of memory (amnesia).
Hair loss (alopecia).
High blood pressure (hypertension).
Salt and water retention.
Swelling caused by fluid retention (oedema).
Prostate disorders.
Persistent painful erection of the penis (priapism).
Decreased sperm count.
Increased levels of red blood cells and haemoglobin in the blood.
Jaundice.

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.