5 grams every day would be way too much, and would increase the likelyhood of negative side-effects (ie hair-loss, aggressiveness, prostate problems). If you decide to use the cream every day, only use 1-2 grams
. However, the skin has a way of reducing absorption of transdermals once it is exposed to the solvents (pores close off). Some will still make its way in, but you will waste a good deal of the expensive drug. When you allow a couple days of no application, the pores will open back up.
It also helps to open the pores if you take a hot shower before application.