Why do pro BB or people mega dosing NOT have acne?

[John89231]

Why do pro BB'ers or even some really huge guys clearly taking high doses not have acne? Some of them ive seen in person have completely clear skin and they are absolutely on. I'm taking MUCH smaller doses and I get mild to moderate acne even after taking steps to prevent it by taking care of my skin and even using proactive (benzoyl peroxide). Are these guys on Accutane year round or something is there a secret I don't know about? I'm about to start B5 dosing and currently taking Vitamin A (too much).

I just dont get it....

 

[C.K.]

they control their estrogen

 

[HAYEZ]

hormone fluctuations cause acne..

 

[John89231]

So how do I know exactly how much anti E to take? I've always controlled my estrogen to the point where I may be taking to much anti E. I take .5 mg A dex every 3 days. I'm on 500 mg of test. So hormone fluctuations are 100% responsible for acne?

 

[murderman]

So how do I know exactly how much anti E to take? I've always controlled my estrogen to the point where I may be taking to much anti E. I take .5 mg A dex every 3 days. I'm on 500 mg of test. So hormone fluctuations are 100% responsible for acne?

Do more research, Least is always best. No one is going to give you an exact answer for that.

an YES, This is why keeping you levels optimal is VEERY important.
fluctuations can cause many probs

 

[UA_Iron]

Fluctuations can cause acne, but so can a lot of other things.

It's best not to write it off as one thing when you don't fully understand all the mechanisms involved.

 

[deejleos]

and u know what, if u never had a problem with acne before, odds are u wont

 

[Boza1]

Acne as a side effect is genetical too. I had no acne in my teens, I get no acne from steroid use either.

 

[FlexManning]

I seem to get acne mainly from heat and sweating. That's probably the deal with a lot of other guys on here too. A lot of us work in jobs where we sweat from May to October. AAS dosages don't seem to be the major factor although when on my skin seems oilier and I sweat more easily.

If I was a pro bb I'm sure I wouldn't have much acne at all. I'd do my workout in a gym where it's not in the freakin 80s like mine is, and I'd come home and hop in the shower and put clean clothes on. Between that and tanning beds I'd be fine.

In the past I've heard that many bodybuilders keep a supply of accutane on hand and if they have a breakout they'll take some for a day or so. I think a lot of though is simply the lifestyle of a pro bb. They don't have to sweat for most of the day and they have time to worry bout things like breakouts if need be.

 

[Lurker Man]

Pro BB take every drug under the sun to minimize side effect from heavy steroid use, accutane comes to mind for acne..

 

[kx250rider]

Acne as a side effect is genetical too. I had no acne in my teens, I get no acne from steroid use either.

Same here... None as a teen, and really none now... Only thing I do notice is a few zits on my chest and back; maybe one or two a month, and barely noticeable, but not bad. But that also may be due to the fact that I don't cycle; I'm no steady H.R.T. with T-cyp, and Arimidex .5mg/day. So everything is fairly stable, and as the others said above, hormone fluxuation causes acne more than just high or low levels.

Charles

 

[stevesmi]

i get some zits when i start a cycle or I am in PCT. so its hormone fluctuations for me more

everyone is different.. some people are just more prone to acne. hairloss too i do not have to deal with, but others will lose hair

pro bb'ers stay on so it would make sense they do not have to deal with the fluctuations of cycling on and off. it doesn't mean that some do not have acne issues though.

 

[j_p]

Why do pro BB'ers or even some really huge guys clearly taking high doses not have acne? Some of them ive seen in person have completely clear skin and they are absolutely on. I'm taking MUCH smaller doses and I get mild to moderate acne even after taking steps to prevent it by taking care of my skin and even using proactive (benzoyl peroxide). Are these guys on Accutane year round or something is there a secret I don't know about? I'm about to start B5 dosing and currently taking Vitamin A (too much).

I just dont get it....

I hope you know overdoseing on vitA can cause nerv damage right?

not all vitamins are the same, you need ot learn this 1st.
7g of vitC you will be ok. same of vitA you might be in ER room.......

 

[j_p]

Pro BB take every drug under the sun to minimize side effect from heavy steroid use, accutane comes to mind for acne..

accutaine is VERY VERY bad for you, not worth the risk no matter HOW much acne you have
im talking GENETIC DAMAGE , not just the liver issues that come with it....
but im sick of repeating myself on the bbing forums....

 

[John89231]

Same here... None as a teen, and really none now... Only thing I do notice is a few zits on my chest and back; maybe one or two a month, and barely noticeable, but not bad. But that also may be due to the fact that I don't cycle; I'm no steady H.R.T. with T-cyp, and Arimidex .5mg/day. So everything is fairly stable, and as the others said above, hormone fluxuation causes acne more than just high or low levels.

Charles

.5mg of Adex a day!!?!?!? I take that every 3 days how much CYP are you on?

 

[johnnyrockit8665]

accutaine is VERY VERY bad for you, not worth the risk no matter HOW much acne you have
im talking GENETIC DAMAGE , not just the liver issues that come with it....
but im sick of repeating myself on the bbing forums....

I agree, my sister is on that crap I keep telling her to get off it and that its not worth the risk.

 

[johnnyboy3689282]

hormone fluctuations cause acne..

they control their estrogen

Genetics do def play a role in it as well. Make sure that your washing your face because if your on, your putting extra oil in your body. Acne loves oily pores, good face wash a couple times a day should help bro!

 

[John89231]

Genetics do def play a role in it as well. Make sure that your washing your face because if your on, your putting extra oil in your body. Acne loves oily pores, good face wash a couple times a day should help bro!

I do all that on a daily basis. I wash my face 2-3 times a day and also shower that many, that is DEFINATLY not the problem.

 

[chris31]

Avodart and (spirolacton spelling ) help alot with acne
some people acne is from high E others are from the conversion to dht
If your acne is from dht the 2 above will help

 

[John89231]

I am currently taking finasteride ALLREADY.....