Lower Test and add EQ to reduce sides?

EricJ123 · Jan 14, 2011

I've done two cycles test E only. I'd like to keep all my cycles test only however, the acne is just too much. I got some antibiotics from my dermatologist and when I cruised at 200mg/week it cleared me right up. When I went back to 500mg/week while still taking the antibiotics the acne is still bad. Without the antibiotics I look like a red mine field all over my stomach and chest. This is the acne that when you pop them a cup of blood goes flying across the room, its nasty.

I was thinking lowering the test to 300-400 and adding in 400-600mg of EQ. Doesn't seem logical because I'd be injecting more ml/week. However, I hear a lot of people respond well/low side while on EQ. Thoughts?

brutale · Jan 14, 2011

EricJ123 said:
I've done two cycles test E only. I'd like to keep all my cycles test only however, the acne is just too much. I got some antibiotics from my dermatologist and when I cruised at 200mg/week it cleared me right up. When I went back to 500mg/week while still taking the antibiotics the acne is still bad. Without the antibiotics I look like a red mine field all over my stomach and chest. This is the acne that when you pop them a cup of blood goes flying across the room, its nasty.

I was thinking lowering the test to 300-400 and adding in 400-600mg of EQ. Doesn't seem logical because I'd be injecting more ml/week. However, I hear a lot of people respond well/low side while on EQ. Thoughts?

This sounds nasty. You should certainly back off. I have no idea whether you can add EQ. You might be better off adding peptides or GH rather than androgens. You have to listen to your body, right?

Arcus · Jan 14, 2011

Bro, taking an AI for estrogen control when running test? that could be a culprit to your acne with all the aromatization.

Maybe the increased oiliness has something to do with it: shower right away after working out. it's a little weird that it's only affecting your chest and stomach, though.

Lastly, get some topicals other than just antibiotics from the derm to ward off future breakouts or you may just need to run accutane when cycling if all other options fail.