Acne on PCT

[jayg]

For some reason I get wild acne when I do my PCT. I usually get a few pimples the first cycle, many after my 2nd, then I definitely need accutane after my 3rd. This is the 3rd time now I've just finished accutane.

I've tried with and without HCG, and with and without Clomid. In either case, it seems the same. Anyone have any ideas on what I should try? I'm almost at the point of quitting gear after 10 years just because of the frustration of it all.

[big_dubya33]

I get bad acne during pct as well. means your estrogen levels are high...

First cycle I did test with a-dex and followed by hcg plus nolva. Mad acne and gyno during pct.

Now I run letro during and nolva for 50 days plus exemastane for 30 days for pct (anthony roberts protocol). gets the nads working again and prevents blocks estrogen rebound

try that. tanning helps me a lot with acne too.

W

[bruteman]

I am the exact same way. I get a little acne while on cycle. But as soon as I get off, it goes out of control. The best thing of all I find is Dutasteride (Avodart). It works for me. I know it is said to be for the hair and prostate, but it considerably helps out on the acne too, at least I find it does. I'd give it a try if I were you.

[jayg]

Thanks! I'll try letro when I come off and duta during.

bman, do you use avodart the all the time or only pct?

[fedorrulz]

For some reason I get wild acne when I do my PCT. I usually get a few pimples the first cycle, many after my 2nd, then I definitely need accutane after my 3rd. This is the 3rd time now I've just finished accutane.

I've tried with and without HCG, and with and without Clomid. In either case, it seems the same. Anyone have any ideas on what I should try? I'm almost at the point of quitting gear after 10 years just because of the frustration of it all.

HCG and clomid are notorious for acne. I choose nolva for this reason and maybe some PP products like sustain, amped.

[fedorrulz]

try washing your face with 1% nizoral shampoo mon wed, fri to reduce DHT on the face. A. Roberts has a good article about this.

[jayg]

Yep, only acne is on my shoulders but I do the nizoral thing already. Did finasteride as well.

[fedorrulz]

I don't mind acne on the shoulders at all. I fear having a pizza face at 32...NOT cool and no explination for it other than roids.

[jayg]

Just an update: This time, in addition to my usual clomid routine, I added Avodart and Letro.

Worked like a charm. Not one pimple!

[peachfuzz]

hmmm ive always broken out terribly in PCT as do many people. the addition of Avodart makes me wonder if maybe its not because of high estrogen levels, but maybe due to the fact that blocking estrogen forced a rise in DHT, and this is the culprit of these mountain like cysts. gonna try some finasteride in my next PCT. will probably help with recovery anyway.