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when im on cycle, i suffer from body acne pretty bad, and was wondering everyones oppinion on what acne meds do u all recommend? personal experiences would help too. thanks in advance to who ever responds!
muscle
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Acutame is the answer.
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I have A L W A Y S been curious about Accutane . . .
but have heard that you feel like SH!T while on it . . .
and concerns over toxicity . . . limited my interest . . .
and in turn use.
A Cool prospect . . . not quite sure how to do it . . .
2nd hand from an INFORMED buddy recommended
Accutane and Retin-A (sp?) and said the two used
together caused subaceous gland to atrophy and
that this would limit issues down the road . . .
This mention was years ago - and made sense,
but I cannot confirm the combo personally.
I dunno - muscle
best of luck . . .
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when im on cycle, i suffer from body acne pretty bad, and was wondering everyones oppinion on what acne meds do u all recommend? personal experiences would help too. thanks in advance to who ever responds!
Accutane, Retin-A, Benzoyl Peroxide wash.
DIV
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I've used Accutane a few times, never noticed that I felt worse though. Shit works though, only drawback for me is some seriously chapped lips!
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thats what i have heard about the chap lips, thats gotta suck plus i live in nebraska and he weather sucks and gets very cold so that wont help, but i do tan 3-4 times a wk and it does help a bit but i still get some pretty good breakouts on the back which im thinking its the eq, since i usually dont break out like this. how would i go bout doing the Benzoyl Peroxide wash? just go over the areas that are infected? thanks again my get big brothers!
muscle
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a good spot ointment is called Cleocin-T gel; a potent antibiotic that will bridge the other topical treatments nicely.
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how would i go bout doing the Benzoyl Peroxide wash? just go over the areas that are infected?
My doc prescribed it for me........it works......I've never needed Accutane or Retin-A.
Basically you get the area wet first and then use a washcloth to massage the ointment in to the affected area, let it sit for a few mintues until it dissipates, then wash it off in the shower.
I used this on my delts and upper back and have had no problems......after 2 treatments.....
I thought I'd have to use it like twice a week, but so far it's pretty much dried up the area.
DIV
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I didn't have ance problems while on....but about 4-6 weeks AFTER my cycle I broke out all of a sudden.
I have no idea what happened. I didn't have acne problems before the cycle either. This happen to anybody else? ???
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My doc prescribed it for me........it works......I've never needed Accutane or Retin-A.
Basically you get the area wet first and then use a washcloth to massage the ointment in to the affected area, let it sit for a few mintues until it dissipates, then wash it off in the shower.
I used this on my delts and upper back and have had no problems......after 2 treatments.....
I thought I'd have to use it like twice a week, but so far it's pretty much dried up the area.
DIV
How often are your treatments?
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How often are your treatments?
For?
DIV
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I didn't have ance problems while on....but about 4-6 weeks AFTER my cycle I broke out all of a sudden.
I have no idea what happened. I didn't have acne problems before the cycle either. This happen to anybody else? ???
Hey man- yep me too. I had no problems before I started cycling. Then during my cycle I had a little. Now that I've been off and only in my second week of being off, I'm breaking out- I HOPE it stops soon but I guess that's the price I'll pay for putting on 20lbs.
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For?
DIV
Your Benzoyl Peroxide wash. You need a perscription for that?
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I really would avoid using Accutane unless you have severe acne that won't go away with other treatments.
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u dont need a perscription for the Benzoyl Peroxide wash, thanks again everyone and to DIV, i will try it out and see how it works.
muscle
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Your Benzoyl Peroxide wash. You need a perscription for that?
No script.
I did it twice and haven't used it since.
No acne.
DIV
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accutane after trying other options, some people just produce too much oil and are predisposed to breakouts. Cycles, especially towards the end will certainly set them off. All the topical solutions are fine, but accutane hits the root of the problem deep in the skin, before it has a chance to manifest itself in the form of breakouts.
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but with accutane, are there anything sides to worry abou?
muscle
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Accutane is isotretinoin, which inhibits sebaceous gland function and keritinization.
Biggest side effect, of course, is to females of child-bearing age--it is a MAJOR inducer of serious birth defects. This should give you some idea of it's level of toxicity.
For our purposes, major side effects can include depression, psychosis and, rarely, suicidal ideation. NOT a good thing for those on AAS who can experience this anyway. I am particularly concerned about those who take accutane post cycle, when (as many of you have noticed) acne can become particularly bad, even when you made it through the cycle without any eruptions. Many of us are prone to post-cycle depression, and this combination could prove to be particularly harmful.
Other side effects include intracranial hypertension (also known as pseudotumor cerebri), pancreatitis, elevated triglycerides, hepatoxicity and vision impairment (sound like good things for someone taking AAS?? or taking nolva post-cycle which can also lead to visual changes), as well as hearing impairment and decreased bone mineral density.
I think it would be reasonable to suggest avoiding accutane at all costs.
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after reading that i will. im using eq for the fiurst time and have noticed some nice size bumbs on the old back and they hurt like hell too. i ususally dont get any more post cycle than on.
muscle
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after reading that i will. im using eq for the fiurst time and have noticed some nice size bumbs on the old back and they hurt like hell too. i ususally dont get any more post cycle than on.
muscle
I'm also using EQ for the first time (if I recall our present cycles are pretty similar). I'm into the end of week 3 of a 20-weeker. It will be interesting to see if I break out, although at age 41 I may not be as prone as a 20 yr-old.
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8th week of the same 20 weeker that the freak is on...barely a blemish to be had ;D
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I'm also using EQ for the first time (if I recall our present cycles are pretty similar). I'm into the end of week 3 of a 20-weeker. It will be interesting to see if I break out, although at age 41 I may not be as prone as a 20 yr-old.
yeah, i hope u dont get any, i used to get them bad when i was in jr high, so i knew i would probablyt goin to get some and with alot people saying they tend to break out alittle more while using eq, how much eq r u using?
muscle
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I'm also using EQ for the first time (if I recall our present cycles are pretty similar). I'm into the end of week 3 of a 20-weeker. It will be interesting to see if I break out, although at age 41 I may not be as prone as a 20 yr-old.
I feel bad for those kids who get the cystic acne.......that shit looks rough.
I guess I'm blessed like that, that and I don't lose hair from AAS.
On the other hand, I'm starting to grow hair on my upper back now...... :-\
DIV
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On the other hand, I'm starting to grow hair on my upper back now...... :-\
DIV
I feel you on that back hair bro, it started happening to me really bad this year. Before it wasn't that bad, I could just shave it off myself and only had to do this every 2 or 3 wks. Now I've gotton to where there is just too much... definitely going to get this shit permanently removed asap.
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definitely going to get this shit permanently removed asap.
How?
Speak on this.
DIV
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How?
Speak on this.
DIV
My sister is an aesthetician, and electrolysis is part of that deal. I've been told that this is not a pin free task, but I don't care if it hurts like a bitch... like I already said, this shit has got to go.
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My sister is an aesthetician, and electrolysis is part of that deal. I've been told that this is not a pin free task, but I don't care if it hurts like a bitch... like I already said, this shit has got to go.
What does something like that cost? ???
DIV
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What does something like that cost? ???
DIV
I have no clue, but luckily for me my sister has offered to do it for free.
I have also looked in to laser removal, this is supposed to be painless, but this crap is outrageously expensive. There is a place here where I live that offered me a deal of 40% off Christmas special, but it still came out to $1400
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I have no clue, but luckily for me my sister has offered to do it for free.
Baby Arnold has the hookup. :)
DIV
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yeah, i hope u dont get any, i used to get them bad when i was in jr high, so i knew i would probablyt goin to get some and with alot people saying they tend to break out alittle more while using eq, how much eq r u using?
muscle
I'm using 400mg/week
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see im running 600mg ( not that big of a difference) but for someone whol is almost prone to breaking out, i knew it was going to happen but luckily my girl likes to pop them for me (not trying to sound gross) so it helps since i cant reach them.
muscle
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Doesn't poping them make em worse?
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Doesn't poping them make em worse?
Take a nice long hot shower so your pores are open, then pop them and let them drain.......
That's common sense.
DIV
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it helps me atleast, but that shit hurts bad, but like i said, my girl almost gets off on popping them so atleast i dont have to.
muscle
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i took accutane for 5 months... just got off of it 2 weeks ago..
i didnt have the worst acne...but it was bad enough to take it apparently.. anyway, when i took it i had no sides whatsoever...felt fine the whole time...as for the chapped lips...i just carried around chapstick...no problem really
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I have used accutane before and it SUCKED. Not only the chapped lips, but dry everything! I had to apply moisturizer to my arms and face constantly. Also, if you wear contact lens, it dries your eyes out too. I had red eyes all the time and looked like I had been smoking pot.
Yeah, what is it with chicks liking to pop zits? My gf is like a fiend about that shite, and gets off on it too. The good thing is we always have sex afterwards. ;D