How to stop TRT?

Cooper · Apr 27, 2022

NotNewAnymore said:
Update: after 4-5 weeks off TRT the Acne was gone.

It MUST be DHT that is the problem.

I feel pretty "normal" like before TRT after 5 weeks.
Boring pumps in the gym, but OK libido and wellbeing.
Meybe a little tired and now smaller looking too....As to be expected.

and you were on TRT for how long before stopping?

Systemlord · Apr 27, 2022

NotNewAnymore said:
Meybe a little tired and now smaller looking too....

You've only lost intercellular fluid in the muscles and it would only take another 5 weeks on TRT to restore.

Fortunate · May 8, 2022

readalot said:
Pharmacologic doses of nicotinamide in the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions: a review - PubMed

Various skin disorders with an inflammatory component often have been treated with steroids and/or oral antibiotics. However, long-term use of these agents has drawbacks: steroids may induce numerous serious side effects such as hypertension, immunosuppression, and osteoporosis, and overuse of...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The role of nicotinamide in acne treatment - PubMed

Safe and effective treatment options for acne vulgaris are needed to address side effects and increasing rates of antibiotic resistance from current treatments. Nicotinamide is a vitamin with potent anti-inflammatory properties that could offer a potential treatment option. We aim to summarize...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nicotinamide - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/exd.13819

Nicotinamide: An Update and Review of Safety & Differences from Niacin

Oral nicotinamide is an affordable OTC supplement with demonstrated benefit in the treatment of a range of skin conditions, most notably AK and NMSC.

www.skintherapyletter.com

https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/138875/dth12481.pdf;sequence=2

Have you considered oral niacinamide or spoken with your dermatologist about it?

I take 500 mg orally twice daily. Used to have minor acne in certain areas and now it's strangely clear. I take it to prevent recurrence of skin cancer but the acne counter is a quite welcome side effect. Probably won't clear up historical structural damage from cystic acne but over a few months it's worth a try. Time constant for noticeable improvement probably a couple months.

Make sure you get a legitimate product or ask your pharmacy to order. It's OTC in US. Best wishes.

I need to read more about this. Have you tried pantethine? If so, how does it compare to niacinamide for you?

Fortunate · May 24, 2022

readalot said:
Pharmacologic doses of nicotinamide in the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions: a review - PubMed

Various skin disorders with an inflammatory component often have been treated with steroids and/or oral antibiotics. However, long-term use of these agents has drawbacks: steroids may induce numerous serious side effects such as hypertension, immunosuppression, and osteoporosis, and overuse of...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The role of nicotinamide in acne treatment - PubMed

Safe and effective treatment options for acne vulgaris are needed to address side effects and increasing rates of antibiotic resistance from current treatments. Nicotinamide is a vitamin with potent anti-inflammatory properties that could offer a potential treatment option. We aim to summarize...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nicotinamide - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/exd.13819

Nicotinamide: An Update and Review of Safety & Differences from Niacin

Oral nicotinamide is an affordable OTC supplement with demonstrated benefit in the treatment of a range of skin conditions, most notably AK and NMSC.

www.skintherapyletter.com

https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/138875/dth12481.pdf;sequence=2

Have you considered oral niacinamide or spoken with your dermatologist about it?

I take 500 mg orally twice daily. Used to have minor acne in certain areas and now it's strangely clear. I take it to prevent recurrence of skin cancer but the acne counter is a quite welcome side effect. Probably won't clear up historical structural damage from cystic acne but over a few months it's worth a try. Time constant for noticeable improvement probably a couple months.

Make sure you get a legitimate product or ask your pharmacy to order. It's OTC in US. Best wishes.

@readalot, I bought some niacinamide. My skin looks like a teenager's right now. I will give it a run. Do you take this as part of your routine as prophylaxis for acne or otherwise, or just as needed?

I seem to break out and get really oily every time I put a little nandrolone into my protocol. Seems to run counter to the thought that less DHT = less oil and acne. As an aside, I am holding off on additional nandrolone trials for now.

tareload · May 24, 2022

Fortunate said:
@readalot, I bought some niacinamide. My skin looks like a teenager's right now. I will give it a run. Do you take this as part of your routine as prophylaxis for acne or otherwise, or just as needed?

I seem to break out and get really oily every time I put a little nandrolone into my protocol. Seems to run counter to the thought that less DHT = less oil and acne. As an aside, I am holding off on additional nandrolone trials for now.

500 mg morning and night for skin cancer prevention. Unfortunately I've already had some and don't want any more.