trentparks Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 (edited) Hey everyone I have moderate acne I began to get after starting to workout daily. So fare im on day 5 of accutane and I have begun to break out more then usual . This is common I presume because my derm said it is. How long did your initial break out take to start and how long did it stay for? Thanks in advance guys Edited March 21, 2016 by trentparks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visas Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 you using any supplements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 fine boy no pimple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trentparks Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Ya I use ppk preworkout, Creatine and protein powder. But while using these I only had milf acne like a few under my jaw. But once I began accutane to get rid of them I broke out even More on the second day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I have lots of friends who have acne and have been prescribed accutane. All I heard from them is that it's a very hepatotoxic drug. Most of them have cholesterol and liver problems after 3-6 months of treatment. I also had acne for over 2 years but I've never been prescribed accutane. I eventually found a doctor who would perform laser treatments for acne and went through 7 BBL (blue light) and 4 Thermoscan treatments. They are much less invasive and also seemed to work for me. All I can tell you is that acne has no cure. It will last until you are ~30, you can't stop it but you can control it. PS: Working out raises your testosterone levels, this is not caused by bodybuilding supplements. It is a normal consequence of working out but will be very severe if you decide to take steroids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epsilon Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 This shit is meant to kill like a hundred things, acne being only one of them. It can make your eyes turn slightly yellow. I'd only suggest using it if your acne is very serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trentparks Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Reading online and talking to people that have Apperently its a miracle drug for acne! I just wanted to get more broad and hear more stories and experiences! Thanks for the comments so fare guys ! Thought osbot would be a very appropriate place for this post since most nerds has acne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 RIP I don't have any acne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trentparks Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Not cool Harry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaz Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I had acne at 16, I'm 18 now it's calmed down. I took anti-biotics and used a cream cleared it up. I still use the cream today to ensure it doesn't come back. There's face washes you can use. My skin is very oily which didn't help. See your doctor about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extreme Scripts Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 There's only one quick solution for acne: Have a proper clean diet e.g. No fatty/oily foods, moderate carbs + cut fizzy drinks + crisps to minimal etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProjectPact Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 (edited) There's only one quick solution for acne: Have a proper clean diet e.g. No fatty/oily foods, moderate carbs + cut fizzy drinks + crisps to minimal etc. That is partially correct! However a majority of it comes from bacteria and problems with your pores being able to secrete oil properly. Accutane is an extremely harsh drug. It targets your oil glands and basically reduces their size, or damages them to the point of them not ever functioning correctly again, which in return gives you a substantial decrease in the amount of pores that become clogged (creating black and white heads, and in general decreases the overall size of your pores), lowers the amount of oil having to be secreted out, general decreases the overall size of your pores, and most commonly reduces the amount of acne produced. These are all things that are for the most part viewed to be a "positive" side effect, however they are actually far from that. You say you began getting acne after starting to workout a lot. This is a very normal thing that happens. It is mainly caused by the over-expression of testosterone being produced in your body. A sudden increase in testosterone from working out a lot makes your body overproduce it, leading to an increase of acne. This eventually will plateau out. As far as supplements are concerned, you said you are taking creatine. Do you know if you are taking a monohydrate based creatine or a krealkyline base creatine? Monohydrates typically consume a lot of water, therefore reducing the amount available to help wash out a lot of toxins in your body, leading to an increase of acne. And if you think getting a few bumps on your face is bad and think accutane will be your miracle drug, you are going to be disappointed. Accutane, like mentioned above, destroys your oil glands. This means when you work out, there isn't going to be oil being produced to help bone on bone contact. In the end, this leads to extreme pain from working out and having bone on bone interactions causing unpleasant friction. I could honestly talk all day about how terrible accutane is for your body, but I will tell you a few more underlying things. Like other users have stated, you have to have monthly blood tests done. Any medicine that requires a type of monitoring like this should give you a red flag. I'm not sure if you know too much about the human body, but high cholesterol is not something you want to have. High cholesterol leads to many many problems and diseases. Your cells will have an extremely hard time performing basic functions under these newly formed stressful conditions. And if your monthly exams aren't a big enough red flag, how about having to sign legal documentation before you're even allowed to start the medication? Accutane has been linked to multiple nutritious deficiencies and known medical problems. I would honestly consider about stopping the medicine. And from what it sounds like, you don't have a case extreme enough to even be put on the medication. And trust me, you don't want any of the side effects that WILL come with it. There is no maybe, they WILL come. Consult with your doctor about a topical that can be used in place of that. There are hundreds of topicals out there that will give you the same results as accutane without hurting your body. Keep a clean face and make sure to wash it immediately after a workout. If you have any questions I am always willing to answer them. I am a biochemistry major and know a lot about this kind of stuff. I'm graduating next semester, and love talking about this stuff. Just let me know! Hope this helps! - ProjectPact Edited March 21, 2016 by ProjectPact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trentparks Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Ya I've tried everything. From creams to medication. So this is the last of what I can take. Nothin else helped. But my acne wasn't that severe tbh! Id say just below my jaw and odd few on my face! It would go from looking good to break outs daily! Like back and forth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genii Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 fine boy no pimple rofl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trentparks Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 That is partially correct! However a majority of it comes from bacteria and problems with your pores being able to secrete oil properly. Accutane is an extremely harsh drug. It targets your oil glands and basically reduces their size, or damages them to the point of them not ever functioning correctly again, which in return gives you a substantial decrease in the amount of pores that become clogged (creating black and white heads, and in general decreases the overall size of your pores), lowers the amount of oil having to be secreted out, general decreases the overall size of your pores, and most commonly reduces the amount of acne produced. These are all things that are for the most part viewed to be a "positive" side effect, however they are actually far from that. You say you began getting acne after starting to workout a lot. This is a very normal thing that happens. It is mainly caused by the over-expression of testosterone being produced in your body. A sudden increase in testosterone from working out a lot makes your body overproduce it, leading to an increase of acne. This eventually will plateau out. As far as supplements are concerned, you said you are taking creatine. Do you know if you are taking a monohydrate based creatine or a krealkyline base creatine? Monohydrates typically consume a lot of water, therefore reducing the amount available to help wash out a lot of toxins in your body, leading to an increase of acne. And if you think getting a few bumps on your face is bad and think accutane will be your miracle drug, you are going to be disappointed. Accutane, like mentioned above, destroys your oil glands. This means when you work out, there isn't going to be oil being produced to help bone on bone contact. In the end, this leads to extreme pain from working out and having bone on bone interactions causing unpleasant friction. I could honestly talk all day about how terrible accutane is for your body, but I will tell you a few more underlying things. Like other users have stated, you have to have monthly blood tests done. Any medicine that requires a type of monitoring like this should give you a red flag. I'm not sure if you know too much about the human body, but high cholesterol is not something you want to have. High cholesterol leads to many many problems and diseases. Your cells will have an extremely hard time performing basic functions under these newly formed stressful conditions. And if your monthly exams aren't a big enough red flag, how about having to sign legal documentation before you're even allowed to start the medication? Accutane has been linked to multiple nutritious deficiencies and known medical problems. I would honestly consider about stopping the medicine. And from what it sounds like, you don't have a case extreme enough to even be put on the medication. And trust me, you don't want any of the side effects that WILL come with it. There is no maybe, they WILL come. Consult with your doctor about a topical that can be used in place of that. There are hundreds of topicals out there that will give you the same results as accutane without hurting your body. Keep a clean face and make sure to wash it immediately after a workout. If you have any questions I am always willing to answer them. I am a biochemistry major and know a lot about this kind of stuff. I'm graduating next semester, and love talking about this stuff. Just let me know! Hope this helps! - ProjectPact Is there anything I can do to either stop my initial break !? It's getting worse lol day 6 of accutane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
