Back Ance

I finished my last cycle on the 24th August 08: 12weeks Test En + Equi + 4weeks Masteron.
PCT finished 5 September 08: HCG + Kesser (Nolva) + A-Dex.

The acne started towards the end of the cycle, halfway through the Masteron (I kinda expected it as I got back acne from masteron previously when I'd used it on its own. DUMB! but that was before the internet & before I knew better)

Some say acne is the price for using steroids, others say its due to higher estrogen and an AI should help.

Its almost 5 months since I completed the PCT and I'm still getting mild back acne.
Could my estrogen levels still be out or my test levels too low. My testicles are back to normal & my sex drive is just a little lower than normal (Wife likes that and is showering again with the door unlocked:P )

I'm tempted to start Test EN @ a low HRT dose to see if that helps. Or should I try running an AI for a bit to see what happens?

Was my PCT ineffective?

BTW: Washing with an anti-bacterial soap with Tee Tree Oil & a rough sponge has all but cleared it up for the last week or so.

Oupiel, LOL! sounds like my house!
Just got full bloodwork done. Maybe you should start there?

jackrabbit1 wrote:

Oupiel, LOL! sounds like my house!
Just got full bloodwork done. Maybe you should start there?

I second that. The blood work will point you in the right direction.

well shit, f@ck, damn! it doesn't matter anymore.

I lost my cool this weekend and threw a punch, broke my freeking hand.
Had surgery today to pin the bones.

No lifting for at least 8 weeks, with my hands anyway.

well done dude...hope u heal soon champ....

The main culprit for steroid related acne is DHT and compounds like masteron and proviron are as close to dht as it gets. DHT increases the flow of sebum to such an extren the ores cant cope and the surface of the skin becomes very oily. Dht excreted with the sebum causes the infection. The best way to compat roid related acne is to use a compound that kills DHT. One such compound id (Ketoconazole) found in Kez or niz shampoo. The best way to use it is to apply the shampoo to the acne infected area, dont add water to it on application. Leave it on the skin for at least 5-10 minutes then wash it off. What it does is give the area up to 8 hours of protection against DHT accumulation.and therefore the skin is able to heal. Give it a bash it works very well.

@ Chemical G thanks, I'll def. give that a run.

cheers

Niz shampoo, works wonders.
Just dont make the mistake I made, the first time I used it I left it on over night. It burnt my skin leaving it feeling raw the next day. :ohmy:
Leave on for 10-20 mins then rinse off. :lol:

So if DHT causes the acne after PCT does this actualy mean that I'll lose hair even after cycle's completed.

I've experience no hair loss during the cycle but suddeenly after pct i'm noticing alot of hair every where - in my bed, on my desk, on my keyboard...

Where can one get Niz Shampoo???

Oupiel wrote:

BTW: Washing with an anti-bacterial soap with Tee Tree Oil & a rough sponge has all but cleared it up for the last week or so.

I know this is an old post, but just know that you should never use a rough sponge when washing acne, as it will irritate it and make it worse!!!

Please guys, anyone know where i can get the "niz shampoo"?

Usually at local chemist or Dischem.