Supps for Acne?

[Rock Head]

I remember reading that there was something that a person could take to help prevent or get rid of acne. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[nsr54]

Accutane is the strongest I've heard of. But the sides can be pretty severe from my understanding.

 

[crader]

Posiedon is supposed to help.

 

[manifesto]

Posiedon is supposed to help.

x2.....Poseidon works great for complexion.

 

[MentalTwitch]

It depends on severity. I have moderate acne. I have used poseidon, it is not clearing type stuff. Youll have to look into vitamins or medicines specific for it.

I had Tetracycline(sp?) and something else about 4 years ago. I did not stick to the program as i was young and slacked alot so i can not provide enough feedback but it is said to be one of the better ones.

I tried "mega" dosing B5 and saw nothing.

I have used Neutrogena(sp?) Mens facial wash and that helps alot, 2x a day BUT i did notice once i stop or miss one or 2 days it has a bounce back effect and acne comes back a bit worse for a day then refrains to normal.

If you shave i often soak my electric razor in bleach or disinfectant for a few hours or over ngiht at least 2-3 times a week.

Keep your bed sheets/pillow cases clean.
Sauna is great or heat up your bathroom for the same effect, for the first few days it may slightly increase but it will open the pores and help some.

Baths with Black Sea Salt are common.

Loose cloths
Proper mosturizing post shave and after a shower/wash.

I have contemplated using Accutane but yes, i have researched it and the sides are pretty rough. Def have to watch that and combo of supps/PHs/AAS.
Stress control.
Protein shakes are sometimes linked, i know my friend flares up a bit
Water intake is suffiecient.
A body detox may help.

I have researched this topic alot as like i said i have some facial, which is going away with age. but i still have shoulder and a lil back. It really sucks but there is a large amount of things it could be. Over drying of the skin which causes the glands to over work and then become to oily. Or to much oil production and not big enough pores.
***1 thing is for sure NEVER EVER use dish soap! it has been known for many of time that the way the soap removes oil it over dries it imensly and the bounce back effect is horrid. I tried it for 3 days on one shoulder area and then compared after 5 days. YES it was worse.***

Sorry bout the length but the best of luck.

 

[Rock Head]

Thanks for the response. I had a reaction to a shot of Kenalog earlier this year. I have been unable to get completely rid of the problem and I continue to get several huge ones on my back and shoulders.

 

[Ziricote]

What exactly was the shot of Kenalog for?

 

[Rock Head]

What exactly was the shot of Kenalog for?

For Hayfever and such. I have gotten them for 6 years and never had trouble but this year I wasn't thinking and took a few days of the start of an Epi cycle. Ended up being quite an ordeal.

 

[Ziricote]

Well then I'd suggest seeing your doctor, ask him about Retin-A gel (0.04% Tretinoin). Similar effect that Accutane has but without the ridiculous side-effects and obviously only effects applied skin. I actually still use Retin-A 0.01% after having done Roaccutane and it works fantastically.

 

[Gokmog]

I have heard of many AAS users recommending the pantothenic acid (i.e. B5). I have also been recently using Neutrogena's Men's face wash, which basically has a form of aspirin (not acetosalicylic acid (sp?)). I found that, as already stated 2x daily plus a benzoyl peroxide applied directly to pimples and pimples-to-be can work well. I have dry skin, but can get acne, especially when working out hard. Every hard lifting indulgence, every additional rep I allow myself and I know I'm flirting with this androgenic "side effect". I like to keep myself clean shaven at this stage of my life and it seems that weight training to my heart's content is bad for my face.

:blink:

 

[RoidRageX10]

heres a thread I started a while back and I got some great respones..

http://anabolicminds.com/forum/nutrition-health/72383-any-natual-acne.html

 

[bassgirl]

Acne treatments

Tetracycline is an antibiotic and is designed for short term use. It is OK if you have a specific infection, but if you get recurring acne, you'll need a new course of antibiotics with each bout of acne. This will develop resistance to antibiotics and I know that I dont want to do that. I want to save my antibiotics for when I really might need them, like surgery later in life.

My skin does not respond to topical treatments for acne. BHA minimizes it somewhat but I keep getting it. I got tired of short term solutions for a long term problem (my acne that Ive had since I was about 9) so I finally decided to go with Accutane. For me, its worth it.

What works for you depends on what is causing it. Here is a tip.

AHA's = Alpha Hydroxy acids - water soluble. This gets rid of flakes and smooths the stratum corneum the outermost layer of deciduous skin cells. Glycolic, Citric and Lactic acid are good. Also Malic acid.

BHA's = Beta Hydroxy Acids - lipid soluble. This cleans out pores as it is the only one that can cut through oil. Salicylic (2% solution) is the only one I know of.

 

[sportsbro21]

there are only bad sides with accutane if your a female. i used it and loved it i stopped taking it about 2 years ago and haven't had a pimple since then. my doc gave me retin-a b4 i used accutane, retin-a just made me break out even more for the first 2 weeks then it got a little better but never went away. after a month and a half of accutane my face cleared up and i havent broken out since.

 

[freezito]

britney spears says proactin is good

 

[rubberchicken]

I also suggest trying Poseidon. Worked great for my skin at 4 serves a day.

 

[Rock Head]

I did end up going to the Dr. after I broke out with about 1000 bumps. He mis-diagnosed it and so did the next 5 Dr. and then the specialist got it right. I tried tetracycline but was very allergic and it made me start to itch so the next 4 weeks were sleepless. I finally ended up with some meds to help me stop itching and then light therapy followed by a chemical peel.

Now it is just some marks and black heads left with a random burst of a few monster pimples. I started using some Nutregena stuff that has cleared all up. I was mostly wondering for prevention. I will probably try poseiden.

 

[bassgirl]

britney spears says proactin is good

You mean Proactiv. Proactive works on a lower-concentration BP formula. Didnt work for me but thats because my acne is cystic.

The main thing about accutane is the bad risk of birth defects which of course, directly affect women. Dont know what would happen to the "zygote" (sex cell) of the guy taking it if he got a girl prego while he was taking it though......hmmm.. not something that researchers usually want to experiment with. Women have this big "pledge" book they have to fill in before they can take it, which also includes 2 forms of BC.

 

[ctrivedi]

I haven't tried it but USPLabs suggests Powerfull. Their website explains:

Improves skin tone through regeneration – Unlike ProHormones and Steroids that destroy your skin, PowerFULL will improve complexion – Another clear reason you’re naturally producing large amounts of HGH!

 

[Ziricote]

I got sides on Accutane- it turned me into a ****ing loon. The idea that it doesn't give sides to men is laughable, it all comes down to the person.

 

[axeman]

If you're serious about improving your acne I'd definantly talk to a dermatologist. They'll probably start you out with a mild prescription and something topical such as differin or retin-a...if that doesn't work theyll move on to something like acutane. The problem with that is well its super expensive and its a pain in the ass. Your lips and skin dry out like crazy...but if your on it for 5 months your pretty much guranteed to be rid of acne at least for the next year...often times for life. Although results may not be the same if your on ph or gear.

 

[T-AD]

Dermatologist is definitely the right way to go. They'll end up giving you a shot at the worst, and most likely some creams, face wash, pills, etc..

I've heard good about Poseidon, but from what people have said in this thread, it's hit or miss. If you'd like, give Trisorbagen a try. Not to pimp too hard here, but it's been improving skin quality in many users who've tried it and logged with us. I've used it and it also helped to clear things up a bit. If nothing else, it wouldn't hurt.

Just be sure to keep clean, don't use too hard astringents when washing up, and make sure your diet is healthy. Oh, and wash your hands! That's always a good idea.

 

[grocker]

the only thing that works for me is following the regimen from acne.org.

 

[crader]

Acne free at Walmart works really good!

 

[theJmad]

I suffered for a long time bc I was on boards like this searching for an acne cure. You won't find it here or in any of the supported supp stores. Go to your doctor and ask for a prescription. I'd ask about Benza-Clin. It is a topical cream with strong bezoyl peroxide mixed with clindamycin. I found it's much cheaper to just go to a regular dr. and not a dermatologist. Best of Luck

 

[joebo]

I suffered for a long time bc I was on boards like this searching for an acne cure. You won't find it here or in any of the supported supp stores. Go to your doctor and ask for a prescription. I'd ask about Benza-Clin. It is a topical cream with strong bezoyl peroxide mixed with clindamycin. I found it's much cheaper to just go to a regular dr. and not a dermatologist. Best of Luck

I've use/used benzaclin, differin, retin-a micro, doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline, and also tazorac. The problem with all these topical and even oral antibiotics is they really don't "cure" anything. They are all just preventative, so once you cease use, your acne comes right back. I've been fighting off and on with acne for as long as I can remember. Today I will be starting my first dose of accutane. I too read the horrible side effect you MAY have, but like anything, you will read more about the bad then the good. I've also read studies where ultra-low dosed accutane was proven just as effective as a typical dose. I'm starting super low at 10mg where my normal dose would be around 80-90mg. I will probably have the dermatologist move me up to 20 mg after a month or two. If you are an adult, then chances are you will be dealing with it for a long time like me and eventually you'll just be sick of it and get on accutane.

 

[dexterford]

MSM, Bioton

I use MSM 3x a day, Bioton 2x a day. Both seem to help a good deal.
Also, make sure that you don't ingest more than 100$ RDV of Iodine, as any more aggravates skin.

 

[DerickVonD]

Accutane is the strongest I've heard of. But the sides can be pretty severe from my understanding.

When all else fails, use accutane. I was on accutane 3 times on and off for 5 months on each time. It's the only thing that helped and I still get acne, but no where near as bad. Monocycline gave me severe joint pain.

 

[HEARTLESS]

I currently use Solodyn which is supposedly less harsh than accutane.. Works great for me and cleared my shoulders/face up in a month or so. I also use Differin at night as a topical solution. The cons to the solodyn are:
No diary within one hour before/after taking the product.. and no extended exposure to the sun aka tanning bed/pool days.. It also tends to dry my skin out but nothing a little lotion doesnt cure. The pros def outweigh the cons, hope this helps. If you do go this route make sure to get the patient access card from your dermo seeing that without insurance its over $500 a month and even with insurance its $150.. The card lets you pay $25 out the door. GL!

 

[ams1]

Accutane.
Im on my 5th month and i had very mild acne but bacne for sure. i just wanted to rid myself of all acne. it has worked great and no sides. dry lips and thats bout it

i havent done a cycle this whole time. thinking about hopping on hdrol for a spring cut march 1 when im done with accutane. just concerned with my liver.
look into accutane if you have good insurance. or get it online and make sure to get your blood checked.

 

[joebo]

I'm only on day 3 of accutane at 10mg and already my acne is going away slightly. I don't expect any sides at 10mg either. My derm has never run anyone this low, but this is what I wanted and she is curious to see how it works out. So far, so good. I'm lucky and have great insurance and only pay $5 a month for accutane. Can't beat that.

 

[valheruking]

I don't have acne but have always had oily skin and its a really pain in the butt, I tried taking up to 12g of vitamin B5 daily but all saw was stomach irritation. Seems like i might be stuck with it for the rest of my life.

 

[ams1]

wow 5$? thats super cheap. mine is 10$.
and thats a really small dose. i would be scared of accutane not doing anything at that low and the acne coming back shortly after....
ask your doctor about retina-a

 

[joebo]

wow 5$? thats super cheap. mine is 10$.
and thats a really small dose. i would be scared of accutane not doing anything at that low and the acne coming back shortly after....
ask your doctor about retina-a

I have retin-a and Tazorac which is the strongest topical retenoid. They are so irritating to the skin though. If you read some recent medical studies, they have found that doses even as low as 5mg per day has cured acne with no reoccurance. I think in the near future you will begin to see accutane dosages start going much lower.

 

[Carcaya]

I used accutane for large cystic acne when in high school. I wouldn't break out in a large spread but intensely in one location on my face.

That Accutane is a dream drug my friends. It dries you up like crazy, but I would recommend it to anyone with harsh acne. It works. I did not get single outbreak after Accutane.

 

[DerickVonD]

I still get pimples here and there, but it's nothing like it was before the accutane. I still have to use my topical retin-a though. Before accutane, My back had so many pimples it was unreal. Only side effect was dry lips and bloody nose every now and then. Bloody nose wasn't bad, it wasn't like it was bleeding I would just wake up with dry bloody boogers lol

 

[purebred]

awesome topic w/some great responses. i was searching through some of the former acne threads and found this one particularly helpful. joebo's post brought forth an enlightenment regarding accutane treatment. i was on accutane for about 9 months or so starting with a 20mg dosage and prednisone. i pyramided the dosage of my prednisone from the initial 20mg to 5mg and finalized my accutane treatment with 40mg of accutane (of which i still have left over).

yesterday i took my 1st 40mg dosage and intend on completing the rest of what i have left which is approximately 2 weeks worth. i'm going to get in contact with my derm who put me on the accutane and discuss the 10mg regimen w/her. thanks to joebo for providing that enlightening information. cheers!

 

[dsade]

I use MSM 3x a day, Bioton 2x a day. Both seem to help a good deal.

they work well topically, too (hint hint).