
Originally Posted by
MusclePupInTraining
Hey man - I totally feel you. i'm on my first test cycle (500-750 mg/week) and the acne has been bad. I shower twice a day just to make sure the oil doesn't build up on my skin from all the test. I'm 33 - and feel like acne shouldn't be an issue at my age but it is.
A friend told me to get liv52 and take 2 pills in the morning and 2 in the evening (this is a liver supplement even though test only shouldn't affect my liver, he recommended it anyway). I also use the salycylic acne pads (like clearasil or oxy) at night before bed, AND after the shower and acne pads, i use vaseline men's body lotion to protect my skin and allow it to heal. This last one is important - your body will produce more oil to create a protective barrier if you don't moisturize. Since the acne bacteria feed on your skin's oil (sebum), it will create a breeding ground for more zits. I also change my sheets twice a week.
My progress - for the past week my skin has been healing and the acne is not as bad as it was. It's a visible improvement on my arms, chest, and back. My face was always totally fine, it's the body acne that gets me.
Lastly, I also take 1mg arimidex / day - a higher dosage seems to work for me and keeps my libido and energy levels up, if i miss even a day of adex I start to bloat and get tired. I noticed the acne is worse when I don't take adex. I don't understand how some guys are only taking .5mg EOD but i guess all of our bodies are different.
Good luck - you're not alone. I know it sucks especially because it's beach season.