Natural supp. to counteract acne?

jarman · 14-03-2006, 07:12 PM

Hey guys,

As some of you already know, I started my first cycle last thurs evening (quite possibly one of the most nerve-recking experiences of my life

). Not sure if this is related to gear use or not (seeing as I started just under a week ago), but I have been starting to break out quite a bit on my upper tri-ceps and the front of my delts. Any recommendations as to what will help this? I am currently taking B-5. I would prefer a natural supplement, don't really want any more drugs or anything that would hinder the sex drive :shock:

Any suggestions...?

Razg..?

razg · 14-03-2006, 07:28 PM

This should probably be in the supplements forum.

Anyway, the main drug used for acne is Accutane (which happens to work in a very similar manner to B5 anyway pharamacologically speaking - it was actually designed based on B5's method of action).

Other than that, I believe sunbeds (or real sun if you live somewhere appropriate are the best way of reducing acne).

I'm sure guys with cycle experience will be able to point out a few other things though.

Nick500 · 14-03-2006, 07:49 PM

accutane and particularly ro-accutane is a very strong drug, i definitely wouldnt use it on-cycle. I was on the verge of using it (prescribed obviously) in my teens but decided against it, because of its sideeffects (skin sensitivity, dryness in the mouth, eyes, skin, rash, depression) etc.

it is used by some though.

stick to B5 for natural supplements, and just make sure you exfoliate your oily areas !!

Poom · 14-03-2006, 09:13 PM

No new input from me but just saying that Vit b5 worked great for me at ~6g a day , 3 in the morning and 3 at night in my shakes.

IronJunkey · 15-03-2006, 09:06 AM

**** Accutane, that crap will kill your ass. Think about it. you cant take it if your pregnent at all..if i can cause birth defects dont bother taking that crap. besides i took it and could not eat certin foods from it. Its prolly a drug i would never let me or anyone I know use it. maybe if you take a bath on a regular basis you wont breakout(jk)..oh and eat better cals..not any of that gressy crap. clean pors is clean skin. use facial scrubs and also take showers more often. besides how bad is it? large or small acme?

Tha Don · 15-03-2006, 11:22 AM

stick to b5, EFA's, sunbeds, daily exfoliating and panoxyl 10 (acnegel) if needed

SoulCard · 15-03-2006, 03:14 PM

...in addition to the above...shower 3x/day (morning, after workout, before bed) and maybe try anti-bacterial soap (even dish detergent i hear works well)...

sean · 15-03-2006, 03:44 PM

There's a drug called 'Oxytetracycline', it sorted me out, only for spots to mild Acne though. No side effects, can give you an 'off' stomach for the first few days but thats it..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxytetracycline

not sure if you can buy it, might only be a prescribed medicen?

Ajax · 15-03-2006, 03:48 PM

Just a quick note about Accutane or Roaccutane. I was on the last in my teems for bad acne (nothing to do with gear). Both are heavy on the liver and I had regular blood tests taken to monitor effects. Since a cycle may be putting a strain on the leiver best to leave this extra drug out of the picture.

jarman · 19-03-2006, 07:03 PM

kk, thanks for all the advice

Maybe I'll give tanning a go...I'm pale as a ghost right now

Always had the impression that tanning made you age quicker tho.

14-03-2006, 07:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
jarman Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United States Posts: 228 Rep Power:	Natural supp. to counteract acne? Hey guys, As some of you already know, I started my first cycle last thurs evening (quite possibly one of the most nerve-recking experiences of my life ). Not sure if this is related to gear use or not (seeing as I started just under a week ago), but I have been starting to break out quite a bit on my upper tri-ceps and the front of my delts. Any recommendations as to what will help this? I am currently taking B-5. I would prefer a natural supplement, don't really want any more drugs or anything that would hinder the sex drive :shock: Any suggestions...? Razg..?

14-03-2006, 07:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nick500 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,230 Rep Power:	accutane and particularly ro-accutane is a very strong drug, i definitely wouldnt use it on-cycle. I was on the verge of using it (prescribed obviously) in my teens but decided against it, because of its sideeffects (skin sensitivity, dryness in the mouth, eyes, skin, rash, depression) etc. it is used by some though. stick to B5 for natural supplements, and just make sure you exfoliate your oily areas !! ______________________ - Obsession is what lazy people call dedication -

14-03-2006, 09:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Poom Making Progress Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 165 Rep Power:	No new input from me but just saying that Vit b5 worked great for me at ~6g a day , 3 in the morning and 3 at night in my shakes. ______________________ "Im hardly a bum im training to become an arctech" - wannabebig

15-03-2006, 09:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
IronJunkey Under Construction Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: La la land Posts: 64 Rep Power:	**** Accutane, that crap will kill your ass. Think about it. you cant take it if your pregnent at all..if i can cause birth defects dont bother taking that crap. besides i took it and could not eat certin foods from it. Its prolly a drug i would never let me or anyone I know use it. maybe if you take a bath on a regular basis you wont breakout(jk)..oh and eat better cals..not any of that gressy crap. clean pors is clean skin. use facial scrubs and also take showers more often. besides how bad is it? large or small acme? ______________________ "if you cant beat em Join em." "If you not thinking big, your thinking small." -Jon Little

15-03-2006, 11:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tha Don Under Construction Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: www.muscledietfitness.co.uk Posts: 93 Rep Power:	stick to b5, EFA's, sunbeds, daily exfoliating and panoxyl 10 (acnegel) if needed ______________________ www.muscledietfitness.co.uk

14-03-2006, 07:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
razg Legend Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Birmingham/Bristol Posts: 886 Rep Power:	This should probably be in the supplements forum. Anyway, the main drug used for acne is Accutane (which happens to work in a very similar manner to B5 anyway pharamacologically speaking - it was actually designed based on B5's method of action). Other than that, I believe sunbeds (or real sun if you live somewhere appropriate are the best way of reducing acne). I'm sure guys with cycle experience will be able to point out a few other things though.

15-03-2006, 03:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
SoulCard Legend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 819 Rep Power:	...in addition to the above...shower 3x/day (morning, after workout, before bed) and maybe try anti-bacterial soap (even dish detergent i hear works well)... ______________________ Look Here before you ask!... http://www.musclechat.co.uk/search.php Steroid Sticky Here... http://musclechat.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=4464

15-03-2006, 03:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
sean Under Construction Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 74 Rep Power:	There's a drug called 'Oxytetracycline', it sorted me out, only for spots to mild Acne though. No side effects, can give you an 'off' stomach for the first few days but thats it.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxytetracycline not sure if you can buy it, might only be a prescribed medicen? ______________________ http://www.glcforum.com/forums/uploa...7_57_35415.jpg

15-03-2006, 03:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ajax Under Construction Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 8 Rep Power:	Just a quick note about Accutane or Roaccutane. I was on the last in my teems for bad acne (nothing to do with gear). Both are heavy on the liver and I had regular blood tests taken to monitor effects. Since a cycle may be putting a strain on the leiver best to leave this extra drug out of the picture.

19-03-2006, 07:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
jarman Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United States Posts: 228 Rep Power:	kk, thanks for all the advice Maybe I'll give tanning a go...I'm pale as a ghost right now Always had the impression that tanning made you age quicker tho.

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