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  1. 10-14-2011, 05:36 PM #1
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    Bad Acne, Cause?

    What are the causes for the backne while on cycle. Is it high estrogen from aromatization, or is it from the high levels of testosterone ? Im sure a little of both, but just wanted to discuss the main cause of this ugly side affect.

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    Almost any fluctuations in hormones can cause acne.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WhiteTiger View Post
    What are the causes for the backne while on cycle. Is it high estrogen from aromatization, or is it from the high levels of testosterone ? Im sure a little of both, but just wanted to discuss the main cause of this ugly side affect.

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    There are MANY things that can cause acne. As someone metioned,,increased/decreased hormone levels are one.
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    The hormones actually stimulate the oil glads to produce more oil.
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  5. 10-14-2011, 08:23 PM #5
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    Correct me guys if im wrong but, elevated estrogen is the primary cause correct? The 4 years I cycled back in the late 90's and early 00's I wasnt really familiar with any AI's. Ive been on a 10mgs/daily dose of Aromasin and 20mgs/daily dose of Nolvadex (which really isnt an AI) and I have ZERO acne. Bloat is minimal but still experience a little.
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    I was on a 12 week Testosterone E cycle a while back. I had no side effects until week 9 which was bad acne on my left shoulder. It got worse during pct, then it stayed around. I have been off cycle/pct for 3 months now. I still have bad acne on my left shoulder. I have taken epsom salt baths, acne body wash, dish soap scrubbing and sun tanning. Still have the acne. I am ready to go on my next cycle but don't want to start until I get the acne under control and learn how to maintain it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WhiteTiger View Post
    I was on a 12 week Testosterone E cycle a while back. I had no side effects until week 9 which was bad acne on my left shoulder. It got worse during pct, then it stayed around. I have been off cycle/pct for 3 months now. I still have bad acne on my left shoulder. I have taken epsom salt baths, acne body wash, dish soap scrubbing and sun tanning. Still have the acne. I am ready to go on my next cycle but don't want to start until I get the acne under control and learn how to maintain it.
    WhiteTiger's same as you bro always get it about week 9 & 10 and well into PCT and past it. (all over my back)
    The last time I got some Vitamin B5 and used sunbeds made a big improvement
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  8. 10-14-2011, 08:29 PM #8
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    WhiteTiger, grab an AI from Ar-r ....Absolutely love it. I experienced bad acne from my cycle previously to starting an AI. I may get one here or there but for the most part nothing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gi812Many View Post
    WhiteTiger, grab an AI
    Ok, that is what I was looking for. I did the Testosterone only cycle with out the use of an AI. I do have liquidex now for my next cycle. Was hoping that would work. Thanks
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  10. 10-14-2011, 08:47 PM #10
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    Never tried Arimidex , love the Aromasin . Some advice from my personal experience. AI's give me lethargy pretty bad, I take mine before I go to bed and its made a bit of a difference then taking in the a.m.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Bishop View Post
    Just sit in a tanning bed for 10 minutes and burn it off...
    The tanning bed does help alot. We use a topical called acne annihilator by platinum labz that
    kicks ass too.
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    yes i get that lethargic feeling also .just cant think right.
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    Never tried Arimidex, love the Aromasin. Some advice from my personal experience. AI's give me lethargy pretty bad, I take mine before I go to bed and its made a bit of a difference then taking in the a.m.
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    Started for me at the end of the cycle.
    But I guess it depends on the person.
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    My acne descreases dramatically after a few tanning sessions, clears my back completely up.
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    Start with an AI to control your estrogen as most people do get acne due to elevated estrogen levels. But, as previously said, any fluctuation in hormone levels can cause acne, excess or low test, excess or low E, HPTA shutting down or re-starting, etc......
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  17. 10-19-2011, 09:10 AM #17
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    I stopped tanning years ago.... But I go to a club that uses salt water rather than clorine. No chance of acne swimming there!
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