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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Side Effect Management
Acne on back
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<blockquote data-quote="Excel Male" data-source="post: 9496" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>Neo</p><p></p><p></p><p>Testosterone converts into DHT which can cause increased oil buildup in pores. Bacteria can grow in pores and create acne. Sometimes the problem is not acne related per-se but an immune activation one in which the immune system starts attacking hair follicle. This is called folliculitis. Google it and see images.</p><p></p><p></p><p>These are a few tips for acne or folliculitis caused by testosterone or anabolic steroids:</p><p></p><p>1- Shower after your workouts with a good anti-acne soap. I use Nizoral shampoo as a body wash since ketoconazole (main ingredient in Nizoral) is known to block DHT. There are also other washes that can help:</p><p></p><p><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Topix-Benzoyl-Peroxide-Wash-bottle/dp/B001MA7QFO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1405345585&sr=8-3&keywords=acne+body+wash" target="_blank">Topix Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Wash 8 oz bottle</a></strong></p><p>2- Get some sun on the affected area. UV light tends to improve acne and folliculitis.</p><p></p><p>3- L-Carnitine at 2000 mg per day and zinc/copper at 50 mg/3 mg per day may help decrease acne in some patients.</p><p></p><p>4- Decreasing the dose of testosterone may also improve acne in a few men.</p><p></p><p>5- If nothing works, then talk to your doctor about getting a prescription for doxycycline for a short cycle of this antibiotic that decreases immune activation and also fights bacteria.</p><p></p><p>I hope these tips help you. Please let us know how it goes.</p><p></p><p>Nelson</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Excel Male, post: 9496, member: 1"] Neo Testosterone converts into DHT which can cause increased oil buildup in pores. Bacteria can grow in pores and create acne. Sometimes the problem is not acne related per-se but an immune activation one in which the immune system starts attacking hair follicle. This is called folliculitis. Google it and see images. These are a few tips for acne or folliculitis caused by testosterone or anabolic steroids: 1- Shower after your workouts with a good anti-acne soap. I use Nizoral shampoo as a body wash since ketoconazole (main ingredient in Nizoral) is known to block DHT. There are also other washes that can help: [b][URL="http://www.amazon.com/Topix-Benzoyl-Peroxide-Wash-bottle/dp/B001MA7QFO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1405345585&sr=8-3&keywords=acne+body+wash"]Topix Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Wash 8 oz bottle[/URL][/b] 2- Get some sun on the affected area. UV light tends to improve acne and folliculitis. 3- L-Carnitine at 2000 mg per day and zinc/copper at 50 mg/3 mg per day may help decrease acne in some patients. 4- Decreasing the dose of testosterone may also improve acne in a few men. 5- If nothing works, then talk to your doctor about getting a prescription for doxycycline for a short cycle of this antibiotic that decreases immune activation and also fights bacteria. I hope these tips help you. Please let us know how it goes. Nelson [/QUOTE]
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