How long does PCT induced acne usually last?

**xephonics** · 11-28-2009, 08:38 PM

Ok I had a few bumps while on cycle, but now that I'm into 2nd week of pct I have a decent bit on my back and chest.

I'm curious as to how long this usually lasts on people. I know there is no definite time frame, I'm just looking for an average. I'd think after my hormones level back out it should start easing up, but that is just a guess.

I had acne in high school, but for the last 5 years I've just had a few zits here and there, not more than 1 or 2 at a time across my whole body. I don't know if this info is important or not, but figured I'd go ahead and include it.

**HustlerBrah** · 11-28-2009, 09:16 PM

i got the worst acne in pct from week 2 to 4

by week 6 i was pretty clear

**xephonics** · 11-29-2009, 07:49 AM

thats good to hear

I did not want this to be a permanent problem or something :P

**Kale** · 11-29-2009, 07:53 AM

Acne used to ONLY happen to me in PCT, its lasts about five weeks in my case. I usually only broke out under my pecs as well which was weird

**Someguy123** · 11-29-2009, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by xephonics

I had acne in high school, but for the last 5 years I've just had a few zits here and there, not more than 1 or 2 at a time across my whole body. I don't know if this info is important or not, but figured I'd go ahead and include it.

i pretty much fit this to a tee. and my last cycle, it took about 4-6 weeks after finishing PCT, to really clear up.

**Misery13** · 11-29-2009, 10:05 AM

for me no more than 2-3 weeks...PCT only...

**xephonics** · 11-29-2009, 10:14 AM

atleast these posts are giving me hope lol, i can deal with it for a few weeks, i was just not wanting something like 6 months or more :P

**Aizen Sosuke** · 11-29-2009, 10:18 AM

4-6 weeks for me. It's actually a great way to know whether you have recovered and the bloodwork seems to agree.

**xephonics** · 11-29-2009, 11:03 AM

so would running hcg during cycle make acne less? Or is it the estrogen that is the primary factor?

**Vitruvian-Man** · 11-29-2009, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by xephonics

so would running hcg during cycle make acne less? Or is it the estrogen that is the primary factor?

HCG will do nothing for acne during a cycle.

Perhaps try a small dosage of an AI throughout the cycle, that will minimize estrogen, and potentially lower acne-sides.

acne during PCT is almost inevitable though. Your hormones are too imbalanced during this time... and the result will always be oily skin..

Once you've returned to homeostasis you should see a significant decrease in your acne IMO.