Problems with acne

[mrgains]

Ok, everytime i cycle during and for long periods after i have really bad acne on my face and shoulders. I know this is a commom side, but does anyone have any suggestions as to how i can prevent this or atleast help the problem without hindering any gains. THANKS

[gearjunky]

try tanning and wash your face atleast twice a day
good luck and bump for anyone else that wants toadd anything for ya

[mrgains]

I tried tanning, and showered 2-3 times a day, it didn"t really help. I was thinking of something drug or cream wise. THANKS

[Emptee]

You can always resort to Acutane. It's usually the most effective with containing acne. I would still continue washing several times a day and tanning. Even washing your face at work several times a day helps greatly.

[crotchrocket226]

Acutane is some potent shit....it will dry your skin out so hardcore, even your lips.........try monocycline pills and benzymicen cream on your face and shoulders at night.....u gotta go to the doc for those though....but they work and they wont kill your skin too bad. Im sure there are new ones though, i havent used any of that shit since wrestling in high school. Also.......make sure you are eating clean, when i start eating shitty food i break out every time, i dont believe what they say about diet not affecting acne......it does for me!!!!!!!

[crotchrocket226]

oh, and while taking acutane and monocycline i dont think you are supposed to go tanning, it makes your skin real sensitive......

[Stonecold54]

tanning
washing
ALA
B-5
a good clean diet
make sure you are keeping blood levels stable as this is the main cause of acne.

[meat12]

it just part of it man, nothin comes easy

[IAMHUGE]

Imo, stay away from accutane while on cycle. I had some very bad problems while on accutane. My skin got worse than ever, and now I am dealing w/ lots of scars.

I am on Minocycline at 200mg ed right now, and it is working great. I am more clear than I have ever been, and am really happy about it. I also am using a rx body wash and some medicated wipes.

My advise is go to the dermatologist and figure out what works for you, and stick with it.

[crotchrocket226]

Bro.......Im on spring break in florida....went to the beach all day......im burnt soooo bad and i have aloe soaking into my skin as we speak.....BUT there isnt a zit to be found on my body haha......so, there's a solution to your problem...FRY 'em all!! JK, but really though, im positive that the sun has real good effects on clearing that shit up....the salt water too, but if your acne is real bad, i would avoid the sun for now because that would just cause bad scarring. Good luck.

[tony big balls]

get the proactive kit and use it on your whole body that shit works

[Jergo]

Originally posted by IAMHUGE
Imo, stay away from accutane while on cycle. I had some very bad problems while on accutane. My skin got worse than ever, and now I am dealing w/ lots of scars.

I am on Minocycline at 200mg ed right now, and it is working great. I am more clear than I have ever been, and am really happy about it. I also am using a rx body wash and some medicated wipes.

My advise is go to the dermatologist and figure out what works for you, and stick with it.

Hey huge, how long have you been on the minocycline bro? I'm gonna start to take it for a reaction that I had and caused me to break out. Just wondering how long it took to see effects. Also, what are the names of the creams and wipes, if you don't mind?

I'm kinda weary on taking the minocycline with AAS orals though, might have to just wait on it....

Thanks brother...

[blm]

I use a prescription topical cream called "DUAC" (clindamycin, benzyoyl) Gel and in 4 days it cleared up the marbles under my skin (on my back). You only use it at night because of the anitbiotic in the cream and you should wear a light colored shirt that you don't care to get ruined. The peroxide fades colors (I learned the hard way). I'm telling you, it works great and it isn't toxic like Accutane, nor does it dry your skin out.

To hell with taking antibiotics, if you don't have to. It only weakens your immune system by building a tolerance to them, hence when you really need them to work...they are not as effective.

[Jergo]

Yeah, the funny thing is that I never get 'em on my back, just on the face. I see my dermo next week, hopefully I can get more options. There isn't anyway I'd go on accutane though, mine isn't that bad, especially when you weigh the severity with the sides.

When I was a teenager, I had used some form of tetracycline, but I forget what the exact name was, cleared 'em up quick, hopefully he'll be able to pull-up my chart w/ that.

[IAMHUGE]

I have been on "Minocycline" for about 6 weeks, I started to see results after about 3 wks, and it has continued to get better. I am taking 1) 1oo mg pill in the am, and another in the pm. The body scrub is called "Prascion", and the wipes are "clindamycin". The wipes or pledgets as they are called are really small, I have to use like 6 or 7 each time I wipe down, but its worth it.

I have had very bad acne from my AAS use, but with this new treatment I am better than ever. I also am tanning 2-3 times a week and frequent showers. I will also take my shirt off and use the wipes from time to time, even when I am not showering, I have been trying to use those like 4 times a day.

I use an abrasive scrubber with ther body wash and really scrub hard + I am shaving my body a little less frequently too.

Good luck bro, if you have any other questions feel free to PM me.