Looking for help as I really can’t stand it anymore. I did a test only cycle and my bloods have returned back to normal, however, it’s been 6 months and I still have a pizza face. When does acne usually subside for you guys?
How old are you? What is “back to normal” levels? E2? Prolactin? FT? TT?
Mine usually lasts for 8+ weeeks after finishing PCT, however last time lasted longer while my Prolactin stayed elevated. Not sure on if there was a correlation, but definitely had longer lasting acne.
This past cycle it was gone in 4-6 weeks post cycle.
ESTOSTERONE, SERUM- 593 ngdl (264-916 ng/dl)
FREE TESTOSTERONE(DIRECT)- 11.0 pg/ml (9.3-26.5 pg/ml)
ESTRADIOL- 18.7 pg/ml (7.6-42.6 pg/ml)
LH- 5.6 mIu/mL (1.7-8.6)
FSH- 2.6 mlu/mL (1.5-12.4 )
PROLACTIN- 6.9 ng/mL (4.0-15.2)
All close to baseline for me. Could it be just still my body recovering from hormonal change?
You think bloods have anything to do with it or just hormones fluctuation?
I’m not the best with this stuff, but I would bet it’s just hormones still adjusting. Without pre cycle lab work to compare it to, who knows how far off he is from his norm, or what his labs looked like on cycle. Don’t even know what his cycle consisted of.
Mines never lasted 6 months, but I’ve never taken anything but test, and a little var or DBol.
FT is a bit low, but doubt that’s related.
Hey thanks for the reply. I’m 26. Ran a test cycle at 500 a week for 10 weeks. I ran pct for 2 weeks (wasn’t able to get supply until weeks later). Feel good, only thing is the acne. The Free test is the only thing off by a couple points from pre cycle. Did your bloods go back to exact from precycle?
I read test levels (barring nothing crazy happens) return to baseline in 5-6 months with no PCT. Your body should recover via homeostasis. But your test levels may be recovering and raising still causing it.
Would you suggest accutane? I’m curious as well if this stops breakouts for good after PCT induced acne.
What PCT did you run? How old are you? Did you have bad acne during puberty?
Has your diet changed at all?
I’m quite sure it’ll eventually go back to normal. Have you tried an acne scrub with benzoyl peroxide?
Accutane can be a little nasty, although I’ve heard some guys use a small dosage without much issue and it can help.
I’ve taken accutane twice for extended times in my teenage years (not AAS related). I ran two long stints of it under doctor supervision, and I still get acne when I run cycles. So it’s not a permanent fix.
I wouldn’t be able to suggest a dosage as I don’t know much about it for treating issues such as these. But I have heard some guys say they use it with good success.
Try a shower brush with a benzoyl peroxide scrub. See if that helps a bit.
I’ve been able to brave the storm here. I’m 24 and had accutane at 19, clear skin since but broke out during PCT bad. Took accutane and it has finally stopped. Bad marks and light scars though. Just was curious if the acne will stay away when I’m off. Will be done with AAS for a good bit.
I’m 26. I did Nolvadex. 40 40 20. Yes had acne in teen years. I’ve gotten cysts, which I’ve never had before the test. No, but I will try.
Typically accutane does a pretty good job of getting rid of acne for good. I was told I was a less common case when I had to take it a second time.
It should stay away, but any messing with your hormones again and it will almost certainly flair back up.
Damn, that sounds brutal man, I’m sorry! Have you been to a dermatologist yet? You don’t have to tell them about steroid use. People break out for all sorts of reasons, maybe they can help.
Yes, they recommended accutane. The cysts is certainly from test increase. Do you get any cysts on cycle?