 [ Symptoms ] why are my shoulders breaking out so bad now that i am taking testosterone cypionate for testosterone therapy  i have never before had acne problems on my back or shoulders my doctor has placed me on testosterone because i have low testosterone levels now i have such bad acne on my shoulders i do not take my shirt off in my own house because my wife says it is gross any advice on a remedy without stopping the testosterone [ Disease ] call your doctor acne is a side effect of testosterone therapy so you either need a dosage adjustment or acne treatment please keep in mind that i cannot see your skin eruption so this is just an assumption a guess