AAS Induced Acne Help!!!

[wukillabee]

I just did my first cycle of test enth 500mg week for only 8 weeks (long story why). Everything was fine on cycle with no breakouts. Starting the very first week of pct i started breaking out really bad all over my back and then on my chest, shoulders, and even some on my bis/tris.
I know it has to be my hormone level changes during pct causing this but damn! I never break out ever and never get pimples on my back. Sometimes when I take creatine i get some pimples on my shoulders and arms but nothing like this. I tried all kinds of otc scrubs, cleansers, and acids with no luck at all!
Im now 6 weeks off cycle and still broken out! My back has cleared up pretty good but still bad on my shoulders and chest area. I ordered the Acne Anahilater (sorry for spelling) and have been using it for about a week now twice a day. Havent really noticed anything from it yet but im sure its still early to see results. Seems like a real good cleanser and makes my skin feel super smooth.
Anyways, what do you guys think? Only other thing i can think of is accutane but i hear so many bad sides from it. I noticed Naps has a full line of skin care products but im no fimilar with them or which ones might help. Is there anything from Naps Skin Care that might help?
Its kinda late now but gotta get this stuff cleared it. Also, ima need to have some stuff on hand for my next cycle if and probably will break out again this bad if not worse! Open to any and all suggestions.
If it helps im 24yrs, 5'10', 205lb, and have semi oily skin but have a good complexion year around without having to ever use cleansers or any of this stuff. I also shower twice a day, once after gym or before work and again before bed. Each time i use cleansers and all that but still no real results. Thank you!

 

[nosmas]

dear Wuk,

Breath deep...all is well. If you did nothing at all...in time....id WILL fade slowly and all go away. Do not take to popping them. Do a search of this forum for Acne cures and find the solution that fits you best to get cleared up in a faster amount of time. Send me PM if you dont have it after ten minutes. Think about a reduction of mg's per week for next time.

-Friend

 

[bus]

I never break out either but i got them bad last cycle. even on my arms and im 32. They take a few months to go away. I used to use high dose b vitamin i think it was about 5 years ago and it seemed to help. I cant find the info anymore though. Maybe someone else remembers.

 

[nosmas]

I bet Acne comes up every two and a half weeks. Dont tell me you cant find it. HOWEVER...dont think I think its a bad question because maby its ok it comes up a lot.

 

[dan0]

I never break out either but i got them bad last cycle. even on my arms and im 32. They take a few months to go away. I used to use high dose b vitamin i think it was about 5 years ago and it seemed to help. I cant find the info anymore though. Maybe someone else remembers.

some people say that a high dose of vitamin B-5 will help but personally i got nothing out of it. For me the only thing that helped was accutane, there are plenty of other options though and many over the counter acne products.

 

[nosmas]

some people say that a high dose of vitamin B-5 will help but personally i got nothing out of it. For me the only thing that helped was accutane, there are plenty of other options though and many over the counter acne products.

I promise to vote you for featured member nomination for this post.

 

[dan0]

I promise to vote you for featured member nomination for this post.

why? whats so special about the post?

 

[Mash1]

why? whats so special about the post?

Hahaa I was thinking the same thing

 

[nosmas]

It hits my heart cords. Thats all. Contribution more than I have given in three months.

 

[wukillabee]

some people say that a high dose of vitamin B-5 will help but personally i got nothing out of it. For me the only thing that helped was accutane, there are plenty of other options though and many over the counter acne products.

Ive tried over 8 different otc products all made by top brands with no luck, thats why im looking here. You guys say just wait it out for a couple months, really? It took a solid 4 weeks just for my back to clear up. Im posting on here because I feel ive tried every otc procedure possible and looking for something stronger.
Id hate to think everyone gets acne for 2 months after their cycle, but i doubt thats the case and people take real products that work. I can look on a calender for an exact time frame if u guys need it but i know ive been off cycle for at least 6 weeks and off pct for 2 weeks still with shoulder, chest, and some arm acne not budging. Its not getting worse but really not getting any better and Ive already tried everything otc thats sold and top brands.
Is their something other than but similar to accutane with less sides that will work? Worse comes to worse ima get accutane for my next cycle.
My next cycle will be at least 600mg of test a week for at least 10 weeks. Im not going to lower my test dose to reduce chances of acne breakouts, gains are more important. I really didnt notice anything "Great" from 500mg of test enth from a local ugl I used.

 

[Quad-smack]

Worse comes to worse ima get accutane for my next cycle.
My next cycle will be at least 600mg of test a week for at least 10 weeks. Im not going to lower my test dose to reduce chances of acne breakouts, gains are more important. I really didnt notice anything "Great" from 500mg of test enth from a local ugl I used.

I think we can all save our input after this response. Seem to me he's got it all figured out.
Good luck with your issue.

 

[Mash1]

I think we can all save our input after this response. Seem to me he's got it all figured out.
Good luck with your issue.

Hahahaha

 

[mixxin]

Excess B5 may cause hairloss, google it..

 

[wukillabee]

I think we can all save our input after this response. Seem to me he's got it all figured out.
Good luck with your issue.

Why do you say that? Well I did a search on here and newest and most on topic thread was by phil hernon about 6yrs ago but still kinda updated. Seemed most people agreed on doxycycline to be the best choice and some saying gugulipid. Any comments or advice on hese two? Also, what dosages should I start at for either or does anyone have any better suggestions.
Sorry if it seems i jumped the gun with the remark of taking accutane next time but im just so pissed about my situation. I never get zits and this is my first ever breakout and for me its pretty damn bad and lasting over 6 weeks of otc scrubs, cleansers, and acids.
Again, thats why i started this thread and asking your guys' opinions on what else i can take with of curse accutane being a last resort due to how harsh it is.

 

[Quad-smack]

I'll start with a few ?'s.
1. You got your product from "a local UGL"? Really? If you didn't see a lab assay or it wasn't from one of the board sponsors, then I can't comment.
2. Your 1st cycle and you started with 500mg/wk? Why?
3. What did/are you using for PCT?
4. If you got pimples from Creatine - WTF did you think test-e would do?
5. What does the term "side effect" mean to you?
If you think I'm being a dick for making you think and question your wisdom, then so be it.

 

[wukillabee]

I'll start with a few ?'s.
1. You got your product from "a local UGL"? Really? If you didn't see a lab assay or it wasn't from one of the board sponsors, then I can't comment.
2. Your 1st cycle and you started with 500mg/wk? Why?
3. What did/are you using for PCT?
4. If you got pimples from Creatine - WTF did you think test-e would do?
5. What does the term "side effect" mean to you?
If you think I'm being a dick for making you think and question your wisdom, then so be it.

No prob bro:
1. I did my first cycle after tons of research and before I found these great online communities that offer great products from great sources. Bro that recommended it is a competitive bber so of course I trusted him and the gear he had for sale.
2. Almost everywhere I read everyone says 500mg of a long ester test is great for a first timer. I have done plenty of ph cycles before if that means anything ad thought 500mg week would be a fine starting point.
3. I started my pct 14 days after last inject like this:
weeks 1-3 arimidex .25mg ed
weeks 1-4 nolva 20mg ed
weeks 1-4 clomid 100/100/50/50mg ed
Last 3 weeks of cycle i took rmidex at .25mg ed into pct and wont make that mistake again. Thats when the gains stopped coming.
4. I assumed of course aas use would cause some degree of acne but nothing this crazy. Again, didnt get any acne until I started pct, maybe a few days before starting pct so no on cycle acne. When im "On" creatine I get a few pimples on my shoulders and arms but nothing like this.
5. Side effect as in aas use or accutane use? Not really specific here. From what ive read about accutane sides are being very liver toxic and bad on ur insides and killing ur appetite. I know anything and everything has side effects while most are tolerable. What side effect in general means to me is a substance causing an effect other than the effects it should be producing, thus being a "side" effect.
I appreciate anyone and everyone's help and dont think ur being a dick at all and if i am please let me know since im not trying to be. Just looking for help on the topic. Just seems most people's thoughts where otc products or vitamin B when my first post already stated me going that route. Now im looking for something stronger since over 6 weeks of otc skin products arent doing much of anything for me. I think real acne problems need to be solved internally and externally. Ive got the external products, what internal acne products could i try with the least amount of negative side effects? Thank you!

 

[wukillabee]

I dont have medical insurance so i cant really afford to see a dermo, thats another reason why im here. If i need something prescription then i could have my gurl who has medical get the scrip for me or im sure i can find it online somewhere.

 

[Quad-smack]

For most people not acne prone the problem usually comes from rapid and/or dramatic changes in hormone levels. People that are acne prone typically start to see an increase in breakouts as their hormone levels rise. With a longer acting ester such as "e" levels rise gradually and will taper out gradually.
You did a pretty aggressive PCT protocol - which more than likely dropped your estrogen levels rapidly. Yep, even girls (not test - estrogen) get breakouts at that time of the month when their hormone levels change rapidly. Then you have the fact that you are switching from exogenous to forcing your endogenous test levels back up from zero - there will be lag time.
When you start off at such a high dose, where do you go from there? You are already talking about taking more on your next cycle. What will you be doing 3 - 5 years from now? Grams? For Pete's sake, you have already experienced side effects that can leave scars. What will be the next side effect that you will brush off in exchange for better gains? There are several guys on the board here that have had heart attacks or strokes in their 30's. Take it from someone that had bad side effects before - think twice. You are on a slippery slope. Be careful with your most precious blessing - your health.
Coming down off the soap box now...

 

[wukillabee]

For most people not acne prone the problem usually comes from rapid and/or dramatic changes in hormone levels. People that are acne prone typically start to see an increase in breakouts as their hormone levels rise. With a longer acting ester such as "e" levels rise gradually and will taper out gradually.
You did a pretty aggressive PCT protocol - which more than likely dropped your estrogen levels rapidly. Yep, even girls (not test - estrogen) get breakouts at that time of the month when their hormone levels change rapidly. Then you have the fact that you are switching from exogenous to forcing your endogenous test levels back up from zero - there will be lag time.
When you start off at such a high dose, where do you go from there? You are already talking about taking more on your next cycle. What will you be doing 3 - 5 years from now? Grams? For Pete's sake, you have already experienced side effects that can leave scars. What will be the next side effect that you will brush off in exchange for better gains? There are several guys on the board here that have had heart attacks or strokes in their 30's. Take it from someone that had bad side effects before - think twice. You are on a slippery slope. Be careful with your most precious blessing - your health.
Coming down off the soap box now...

True, true bro. I was thinking my second cycle could be:
weeks 1-10 test prop 150mg eod
weeks 1-4 anadrol 50mg ed
OR
weeks 1-10/12 omnadren 500mg week (.5 amp eod)
weeks 1-4 anadrol 50mg ed
I will also be taking 25mg of proviron ed til i start pct with either cycle. Maybe my gear was underdosed and ill try same dose with pharm grade or legit ugl from here. I wasnt impressed with 500mg of enth and thats why i was thinking maybe 600mg for second cycle. I mean ive had similar gains from a 4 week cycle of superdrol prohormone, thats why i wast impressed with 500mg of enth. Again, maybe it was underdosed or maybe my body needs more, dont really now.
I already have 100 tabs of IH anadrol 50 and would like to use these in my second cycle goal being to bulk.

 

[Quad-smack]

BTW - Doxycycline is not as toxic as accutane & still works quite well on zits aka acne vulgaris. If you have cystic acne you might need accutane - but only a MD can determine that.