acne ,,, yupp another one

[handler]

anyways i know everyones going to tell me to research through past threads but i have done that already and wondering if anyone has any other options, i am in week 6 of a test e and ewant to clear upa little, im thinking either go tanning or call the doc for some medication 9not accutain, to hard on my joints) you guys know of any other meds that could take care of the acne but maybe not as harsh? i want to sound alittle educated when i go into the docs lol also when do you guys find you get the most acne? post cycle or during? thanks everyone
*already use medicated face soap*

[crash187ct]

i'm actually having a great deal of success with Doxycycline, which is an anti-biotic. I've tried accutane, i personally found it overrated. a few people suggest nizoral shampoo as body wash on the back. i've tried that, and it didn't work for me, but everyone is different i guess. how bad is it?

[Mizfit]

Minocycline is another

[Mizfit]

"How Antibiotics Work for Acne
Antibiotics work by several mechanisms. The most important is the decrease in the number of bacteria in and around the follicle. Antibiotics also work by reducing the irritating chemicals produced by white blood cells. Finally, antibiotics reduce the concentration of free fatty acids in the sebum, also reducing the inflammatory response. The most frequently used antibiotics for acne are summarized here.

Tetracycline
Tetracycline is the most widely prescribed antibiotic for acne. The usual starting dose is 500 mg twice a day continued until a significant decrease in acne lesions is seen. The dose can then be decreased to 250 mg twice a day or discontinued. The main drawback for this antibiotic is that it must be taken on an empty stomach to be the most effective. For a teenage boy who eats frequently, this can be very difficult. Tetracycline should not be given to pregnant women or children under 9 years of age.

Erythromycin
Erythromycin is a very commonly used antibiotic for acne. It has several advantages over tetracycline. First, it has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce redness in lesions, in addition to killing bacteria. Also, it can and should be taken with food - a benefit for teenagers. The dosage of erythromycin varies with the type used, but it is typically prescribed as 250 - 500 mg twice a day. It can cause stomach upset and nausea, but can be used in pregnant women.

Minocycline
Minocycline is a tetracycline derivative that has been used effectively for decades as a treatment for acne. It is especially useful for pustular type acne. While the absorption of minocycline is decreased with food, it is not as significant as the decrease seen with tetracycline. The usual starting dose is 50 to 100 mg twice a day. Major side effects of minocycline include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, skin pigmentation changes, and tooth discoloration. The skin and tooth changes are seen more often in people who have taken minocycline for a long time.

Doxycycline
Doxycycline is often used for people who do not respond to or cannot tolerate erythromycin or tetracycline. The dosage of doxycycline is started at 50 to 100 mg twice a day. It should be taken with food; otherwise it can cause significant nausea. Doxycycline is more likely than tetracycline to increase sensitivity to the sun, or cause sunburns.

Clindamycin
Clindamycin is very useful as an oral antibiotic for acne, but it is most widely prescribed as a topical antibiotic. The starting dose is 75 to 150 mg twice a day. The major side effect of clindamycin therapy is serious intestinal infection called pseudomembranous colitis caused by the bacteria, Clostridium difficile. "

[handler]

thanks for the help... its not very bad but its bad enough, i had very bad acne when i was younger and took years to go away,,, accutain worked well while i was on it but my joints got dryed out it feltl ike and it hurt to even lay down, for these medications you mentioned do i need to get my blood tested like i did for accutain before i use it?

i wish there was an injectable to take care of it all , but i guess im dreaming haha

[Mizfit]

thanks for the help... its not very bad but its bad enough, i had very bad acne when i was younger and took years to go away,,, accutain worked well while i was on it but my joints got dryed out it feltl ike and it hurt to even lay down, for these medications you mentioned do i need to get my blood tested like i did for accutain before i use it?

i wish there was an injectable to take care of it all , but i guess im dreaming haha

I don't belive so.. I am taking mincyclene right now and just got a script

[C_Bino]

I don't belive so.. I am taking mincyclene right now and just got a script

Minocin (minocycline) is def. one of the better options. Never used it myself as my skin is usually pretty clear, except sometimes when I switch a compound or go into PCT. But from what I know its one of the most widely used among BB's.

Best thing I have found is honestly an OTC product called Tersaseptic. Use it all over as a body wash.

[crash187ct]

good post miz.

she does speak the truth about Doxycycline. if you don't take food with it, prepare to lay down and cringe for at least an hour...

[l2elapse]

I don't belive so.. I am taking mincyclene right now and just got a script

how long before you saw results with minocycline

[Mizfit]

how long before you saw results with minocycline

After 2-3 weeks
I had my doubts.. but then i was a beleiver

[ngreen23]

do a search on this stuff it's not RX but it's got a lot of good reviews. I just started it because I got off a pretty heavy test e cycle and during my pct the acne was pretty bad. Anyway it's called Vilantae. Check it out. I'm taking it now and after a few weeks I've noticed SIGNIFICANT loss of an oily face. I need to hit up the Doc for an antibioltic. Whatever I suggest no steriod user to EVER use ACCUTANE. Unless you like hair loss, bloody noses, achy joints, peeling your lips and face off in sheets of skin, and want to kill yourself in the next few months lol. It'll help with all that!

[Pac8541]

Just googled that tersaseptic stuff that C Bino mentioned above and found it here: americarx.com

Gonna give this a try. Sounds like an easier option than a script for antibiotics. Thanks C Bino.

[Pac8541]

Mizfit,
This may seem a little personal and I hope you don't find the question offensive but have you experienced any problems with yeast infections while using any of the antibiotics you mentioned? Its not really BB related by my wife has trouble with acne on her back. I copied and pasted your list to her and this was something she mentioned there might be trouble with. She's 31, not on AAS and shouldn't really be having these outbreaks. Plus, I don't want her to wind up with scars as I find her back very sexy.

Thanks,
Pac

[usualsuspect]

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Hope this helps.

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Good luck!

[Mizfit]

Mizfit,
This may seem a little personal and I hope you don't find the question offensive but have you experienced any problems with yeast infections while using any of the antibiotics you mentioned? Its not really BB related by my wife has trouble with acne on her back. I copied and pasted your list to her and this was something she mentioned there might be trouble with. She's 31, not on AAS and shouldn't really be having these outbreaks. Plus, I don't want her to wind up with scars as I find her back very sexy.

Thanks,
Pac

I've never had a yeast infection..

My skin was clear for pretty much the first 30 years of my life and then all of a sudden a few months ago i got a few pimples - i'm really the only one they bothered - pure vanity..

This might be personal but ask your wife if she is able to wash her back properly.. some people can't reach back there. has she changed body creams?

[Pac8541]

Mizfit, Thanks for responding. This problem of hers has been around for several years but seems to have gotten worse in the last year. When I'm home, I help her wash her back everyday. I bought her a lufa on a stick thing to help while I'm gone (she'd better not have any other help!) and a cleansing scrub to use. I'm going to order her some of that tersaseptic stuff that C Bino mentioned and she's going to see a dermatologist soon. Our family doctor mentioned accutane when she went in for a referral and I've suggested she look for other options due to the horror stories I've heard about that shit. I'm hoping antibiotics are the answer.

Hope I'm not hijacking this thread but thanks for your help.

[Mizfit]

Mizfit, Thanks for responding. This problem of hers has been around for several years but seems to have gotten worse in the last year. When I'm home, I help her wash her back everyday. I bought her a lufa on a stick thing to help while I'm gone (she'd better not have any other help!) and a cleansing scrub to use. I'm going to order her some of that tersaseptic stuff that C Bino mentioned and she's going to see a dermatologist soon. Our family doctor mentioned accutane when she went in for a referral and I've suggested she look for other options due to the horror stories I've heard about that shit. I'm hoping antibiotics are the answer.

Hope I'm not hijacking this thread but thanks for your help.

I wouldn't ever consider accutane..

You can buy terseptic from the drug store here in canada

I personall have been on the minocycline since october 1st.. and like i said the few issues i had.. In all honesty it was just a [imple that wouldnt go away and then as soon as it would another would show up.. (It cleared them up

[Pac8541]

You can buy terseptic from the drug store here in canada

I googled the product and found it considerably cheaper online through a store in Canada than in the US. Like $6 vs. $13! Anyway, thanks for the info. I'll pass it along when she wakes up.

Cheers.

[bazerk]

Andler, if you go the tanning route make sure you look over the medications list that they provide (or should) that could interfere w/your tanning or meds. I was using benzoyl peroxide on my bacne and was recomended to stop if I was to continue tanning.

[Mizfit]

Andler, if you go the tanning route make sure you look over the medications list that they provide (or should) that could interfere w/your tanning or meds. I was using benzoyl peroxide on my bacne and was recomended to stop if I was to continue tanning.

Ur correct- i don't tan because the antibioitcs used for acne could increase chance of burning

[stayinstacked]

I had a real bad breakout back when I didnt know WTF I was doing and was only shooting prop twice/wk, my back looked so broken out it was ridiculous and embarassing. The dermatologist had me on Dioxicycline, tazarac gel and some 10% Benzyl AC wash, I hit that bitch like a champ w/ 3 different meds. The reason he prescribed me so much was I told him up front exactly what caused the acne.

[Mizfit]

I had a real bad breakout back when I didnt know WTF I was doing and was only shooting prop twice/wk, my back looked so broken out it was ridiculous and embarassing. The dermatologist had me on Dioxicycline, tazarac gel and some 10% Benzyl AC wash, I hit that bitch like a champ w/ 3 different meds. The reason he prescribed me so much was I told him up front exactly what caused the acne.

gotta watch multiple products sometimes because they can make the situation worse..

Using one type of antibioitc, a non sopa wash and maybe some type of topical ance med is more than enough for severe cases

[getnlarge18]

Be careful about telling your doc what's causing it...just say you "think it might be hormonal" and leave it at that. If you tell him that you're on and he puts it in your chart (which he will), your insurance company can access that information and could deny you coverage.

[jerome81]

i just started Minocycline and im also using differin gel. both are really drying up the skin. does anyone know why it is suggested that one does not intake dairy products while on Minocycline?

[Mizfit]

i just started Minocycline and im also using differin gel. both are really drying up the skin. does anyone know why it is suggested that one does not intake dairy products while on Minocycline?

What topical oinment you using?

I use a moistirzer aswell in order to prevent dryness

[Mizfit]

i just started Minocycline and im also using differin gel. both are really drying up the skin. does anyone know why it is suggested that one does not intake dairy products while on Minocycline?

Dairy products can make it harder for your body to absorb the medicine.

[usualsuspect]

I'd try to avoid dairy whether taking acne medication or not. Besides the fact that cow milk is for baby cows and breast milk is for baby humans (thats where milk consumption should end in my opinion), dairy products can be bad news for acne sufferers anyhow. Milk promotes acne for two reasons. First, it is a concentrated source of calcium which severly impairs zinc absorption. Secondly, despite its low gi index, milk has an extremely high insulin index similar to white bread. Both major causes of acne.

[handler]

Andler, if you go the tanning route make sure you look over the medications list that they provide (or should) that could interfere w/your tanning or meds. I was using benzoyl peroxide on my bacne and was recomended to stop if I was to continue tanning.

thanks man , i got minocycline they told me to take 100mg a day, can i up this? also the package says not to go tanning has anyone went tanning on minocycline before? thanks everyone

[Mizfit]

thanks man , i got minocycline they told me to take 100mg a day, can i up this? also the package says not to go tanning has anyone went tanning on minocycline before? thanks everyone

take what was prescribed.. see how u react.

I haven't gone tanning on it, but my boyfriend takes IT AS WELL AND HE HAS GONE TANNING.. IT GOT HIM BURNT.. oops caps

[dream warrior]

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Go to Anabolic Monsterz.com > Anabolic Monsterz Sponsors > Anabolic Armor Labs > TCO's Acne Journal.

Hope this helps.

PS You can also read other testimonials at http://www.anabolicarmor.com/Testimonials.html

Good luck!

i've ordered a bottle of that defense,i'm in pct right now and breaking out like a mutha****a,i hope this produkt is as good as they say on there