Author Topic: Acne post cycle (Read 5594 times)

BigFish · « **on:** August 14, 2007, 04:20:14 PM »

Bigfish back in business baby.

So here's my dilema...I started back in February running 500mg sust & 300mg deca per week for about sixteen weeks till the end of May. All was well, got good gains, feeling great. Waited two weeks and started taking my clomid and HCG for 20 days all while trying to keep up my normal workout routine. Still things are looking good. Then about 2-3 weeks after that i notice my chest developing crazy zits and now almost 10 weeks after my cycle i have crazy acne! i'm talking about my entire chest just oozing all over and new pimples arriving on the daily. It's become so painful that it's hard to sleep at night because i can barely lay on my side and don't dare roll over onto my chest.

So i went to the dermitologist and they swabbed and tested for infection...negative. so thier conclusion is sever acne and they want me to start taking Accutane which sounds like some wicked shit.

My question is, why wouldn't i have gotten the acne during the cycle? Why 10 weeks after being off has this gotten so bad? i would have thought when my test levels were at thier highest on the cycle that this would be the problem not now.

uckmo · « **Reply #1 on:** August 14, 2007, 04:21:49 PM »

thats a million dollar question?

just get some lava soap and youll be fine

bk77 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 14, 2007, 05:00:39 PM »

Hmm Sounds like me mate,

Normal get it after a cycle.don't know why. But yours sound severe. Accutane should do the job. My doc just gave me some Mynomycin anti bacteria for acne together with some Benzac Wash solution. Make sure u wash you chest and keep them clean tho, theres where the oil glands are. you go any at ur back and neck?

Rimbaud · « **Reply #3 on:** August 14, 2007, 05:15:26 PM »

That's the only time I get acne is during PCT & a little after. I usually just shower twice a day with a good anti-acne soap & it eventually goes away. Getting a little sun also helps some.

Note: I noticed more acne with Clomid then Nolva (but that's just me).

BigBencher · « **Reply #4 on:** August 14, 2007, 05:30:21 PM »

Accutane isnt anything harsher than dbol or abombs. I took it when I was 19 (maybe that and the abombs was why my liver was producing so many enzymes at 1 point lol)

Shower with a good soap and its summer right now so be outside in the sun all you can. It will help dry out your skin (from the oils and dirt) and will give you a nice tan while helping dry out the acne. If you cant get sun from outside, set 20minutes aside and go tanning.

I do got to admit the visual I got when you said "oozing out your chest" made me stop eating my sandwhich lol

trab · « **Reply #5 on:** August 14, 2007, 10:27:29 PM »

Same here, its LOW TEST IMO that cause the problem.
Ever notice a lot of teenage girls w/ bad face acne? Well they dont have much testo....

Captain Equipoise · « **Reply #6 on:** August 14, 2007, 10:29:09 PM »

I usually get it with high doses of winstrol.

GetBigOrDieTrying · « **Reply #7 on:** August 14, 2007, 11:59:19 PM »

I always thought that is was due to your own natural stimulation of testosterone kicking in again after a cyle. Hence the fact you get it after PCT. Doesn’t this stimulate your glands to secret more oil which causes this? Look at teenage kids , especially boys , I had bad skin as a kid for around 2 years when I was 14-15 years old after that gone. I was always used the impression this was due to hormones like test starting to be produced much like the effect that takes place during PCT...

Also accutane , it has some rough side effects bro. I also had a break out after a sust and deca cycle once in fact it was the same dose as you as well. So I went to get it checked out and they also prescribed accutane. What stopped me from taking it is the fact that whilst on it I was not allowed to do any heavy resistance training. In doctors terms this meant NO WEIGHT TRAINING for at least 3 month. So I opted to just leave it for another month and it slowly went away. Just find out from your doctor 100% be for you start taking it… I would rather have acne than not train for 3-6 months

bigkahuna · « **Reply #8 on:** August 15, 2007, 04:06:07 AM »

i took accutane about 2 years ago it is definately worth it

i could still train while on it the main concern is that your joints are a bit drier than normal kinda like
being on winny

Overload · « **Reply #9 on:** August 15, 2007, 10:49:00 AM »

I get acne during every cycle i have ever done. about 3 weeks into a cycle they start popping up on my back and shoulders, rarely on my chest.

Take 2 showers a day, Tan in the sun preferably, and change your bed sheets every day.

these 3 things made a world of difference for me. once my PCT is over all of the acne fades quickly for me.

powerpack · « **Reply #10 on:** August 15, 2007, 12:44:51 PM »

The only time I had acne was after a shortish Test and Dianabol cycle many years ago, also just as I came off.
I got it in weird and sore places like inside my nose and my upper back.
Back in the 1980s there was no PCT so it was just tough it out for a few months till you came right......... hopefully.
We really did not know what we were doing at all then.
I got really greasy all over and nothing really worked for the acne other than time.

BigFish · « **Reply #11 on:** August 15, 2007, 07:18:31 PM »

Big ups on all the feedback. Yeah i get it during my cycle always on my back and shoulders...funny thing is my back actually looks like a million bucks now but my chest is the nightmare. My apologies for the gross detailed nature of the situation

Just looking to drive the point home.

Doc's currently got me on mynocyin (sp) and some topical cortizone stuff which seems to be helping a bit. the inflamation isn't as bad and new zits aren't arriving as rapidly. I think i'm gonna try and see how that does along with some tanning cause i'm looking like a snowflake right now so that may help out.

I am a little sketch on the Accutane because the doc says NO juice while on it and that some of the side effects include severe depression & suicidal tendencies. Not really feeling that...

trab · « **Reply #12 on:** August 15, 2007, 07:22:27 PM »

Oxy soap, treat the spots w/ oxy creme or Retin-A creme... It Burns them dry...

Rimbaud · « **Reply #13 on:** August 16, 2007, 01:21:45 PM »

Quote from: trab on August 15, 2007, 07:22:27 PM

Oxy soap, treat the spots w/ oxy creme or Retin-A creme... It Burns them dry...

Retin-A is good stuff but you've got to use it for awhile before it really starts to work well. You also got to be careful because it makes you really easy to get sunburn.

trab · « **Reply #14 on:** August 16, 2007, 02:36:22 PM »

Quote from: Rimbaud on August 16, 2007, 01:21:45 PM

Retin-A is good stuff but you've got to use it for awhile before it really starts to work well. You also got to be careful because it makes you really easy to get sunburn.

Yeah, it dont make good suntan lotion. It frys the skin and kind of cooks the pimple.

You would NOT want to rub it on face and go outside.

BigFish · « **Reply #15 on:** August 16, 2007, 04:41:40 PM »

so Retin-A is a topical cream or something? Can you get that at the drug store?

Rim, you ever heard of Accutane? It sounds to me like it's nothing more than an extremely high dose of Vitamin A.

Rimbaud · « **Reply #16 on:** August 16, 2007, 05:02:54 PM »

Quote from: trab on August 16, 2007, 02:36:22 PM

Yeah, it dont make good suntan lotion. It frys the skin and kind of cooks the pimple.

You would NOT want to rub it on face and go outside.

I used to use it when I was abour 14-18 (like most teens had a little acne). When summer came around I'd only use it three times a week & I'd still fry (sucks being Irish & German/Polish).

Rimbaud · « **Reply #17 on:** August 16, 2007, 05:07:37 PM »

Quote from: BigFish on August 16, 2007, 04:41:40 PM

so Retin-A is a topical cream or something? Can you get that at the drug store?

Rim, you ever heard of Accutane? It sounds to me like it's nothing more than an extremely high dose of Vitamin A.

Retin-A is a topical cream - I think you still need a script for it. I've heard of Accutane but never used it. I've seen research sites with it though.

trab · « **Reply #18 on:** August 16, 2007, 08:28:23 PM »

Accutane is a harsh oral. I think it can cause serious birthdefects in pregnant women, so its a tighly controled drug in the States.

Retin-A will get let right thru coustoms from any intnl Pharma. They dont screw w/ stufff like that.
It is prescription in the states. Your Dr may write some for you.

BodyMachine · « **Reply #19 on:** August 17, 2007, 07:31:07 AM »

Quote from: trab on August 16, 2007, 08:28:23 PM

Accutane is a harsh oral. I think it can cause serious birthdefects in pregnant women, so its a tighly controled drug in the States.

Retin-A will get let right thru coustoms from any intnl Pharma. They dont screw w/ stufff like that.
It is prescription in the states. Your Dr may write some for you.

Yep good stuff. Use a LITTLE dab of the shit though, no need to glob it on. Will cause very dry skin, and avoid prolonged sun exposer

GetBigOrDieTrying · « **Reply #20 on:** August 17, 2007, 07:44:38 AM »

Quote from: trab on August 16, 2007, 08:28:23 PM

Accutane is a harsh oral. I think it can cause serious birthdefects in pregnant women, so its a tighly controled drug in the States.

Retin-A will get let right thru coustoms from any intnl Pharma. They dont screw w/ stufff like that.
It is prescription in the states. Your Dr may write some for you.

Its very harsh,If a woman falls pregnant on it there is a 99% the baby will be a retard. The girl in my office is on it and she had to go for loads of test’s first. Liver , pregnancy they where very thorough. A friend of mine was on it when I was in school it messed the guy up bad , he also drank booze on it which is a big NO NO but it messed his mental health up. My doc told me if I had to take it that the risk of injury is great with heavy resistance training due to the fact it try out your joints. You can easily tare and snap tendons and the like.

What im getting at here is that I would only suggest you take it if you life was very crappy because of acne and you didn’t have much to loose because of it. Say for instance you had no hope in getting laid at your year end ball in high school. Otherwise sit it out and use a lotion , if you cant get a girl for a month rather watch some porn.

Rimbaud · « **Reply #21 on:** August 17, 2007, 01:33:55 PM »

Quote from: trab on August 16, 2007, 08:28:23 PM

Accutane is a harsh oral. I think it can cause serious birthdefects in pregnant women, so its a tighly controled drug in the States.

Retin-A will get let right thru coustoms from any intnl Pharma. They dont screw w/ stufff like that.
It is prescription in the states. Your Dr may write some for you.

True on both accounts.

BigFish · « **Reply #22 on:** August 17, 2007, 05:46:35 PM »

Yeah apparently women using Accutane have to be on two forms of birth control (ie. IUD & pills) before even being able to get near a script of the Accutane. The mental side affects are what concern me. i think i'll pass on it and just stick to the many other suggestions you have all laid out.

BodyMachine · « **Reply #23 on:** August 17, 2007, 06:00:30 PM »

I don't think it has been proven to cause mental sides. I know a lot of people that take the stuff and they are ok. Now I can't say for sure your going to be 100% while on, but you can always get off if you feel like crap. It works wonders!

Get Rowdy · « **Reply #24 on:** August 17, 2007, 10:08:17 PM »

If you aren't already suicidal or severely depressed I don't think accutane is gonna make you go and kill yourself.