Creatine and breaking out...

[TraxZBT]

i dunno why... but ever since i've been using phosphogen... i'm breaking out all over the back of my arms and back?? anyone else get this or am i the only one on earth with creatine side effects..

 

[AnabolicDiabetic]

I've never heard of that one...you sure you're not taking anything else or changed any habits lately?

 

[TraxZBT]

can't say that i changed anything... i upped my calories a bit, that's about all..

 

[spinebreaker]

What;s up Trax

how long have you been on it? Your T-level might be increasing and causing a high tallow production. My buddy had the same problem on his face and back. Are you noticing rapid hair growth?

 

[AnabolicDiabetic]

Its gotta be hormonal though...creatine wouldn't do this

 

[Par Deus]

What;s up Trax

how long have you been on it? Your T-level might be increasing and causing a high tallow production. My buddy had the same problem on his face and back. Are you noticing rapid hair growth?

Creatine does not increase testosterone levels.

I have heard from at least 5 people who claim to have broken out after using creatine, so I suppose it is a possibility, but considering that no physiological mechanism comes to mind and that so many people use it, a few people are bound to get acne at the same time by random chance, it is likely coincidence.

 

[TraxZBT]

Thanx for the repliess, no rapid hair grow just mild case of pimples... my friend also says he breaks out with creatine so he stopped using it... but i'm liking the results from phosphagen... guess i'm gonna have to start taking 3 showers a day to get rid of it... either that or tan..

 

[eru0817]

If you are having trouble with breaking out... try using vitamin B5 in addition to your daily multi. For some reason this is good for preventing breaking out.

 

[adepss]

Is your stomach slightly upset after taking creatine?
The only way you'd get acne after using creatine would be if your intestines are becoming irritated - this in turn would result in acne.

 

[TraxZBT]

nope my stomach feels fine.. .. got a tan to mask the pimples but they still coming..

 

[hydroxycut]

Phosphogen is the old EAS creatine. Maybe Bill and Shawn Phillips were injecting on top of the packinging area and some winny dropped in your package.

 

[FSUGeneticFreak]

I agree with Par Deus. Its probably just coincidental timing. if the breaking out continues u can try taking a high mg of milk thistle to clean out your liver, that will help with the acne

 

[Distortion]

ya dude its expected if your at a young age, like me. I just got back on the creatine and my face has broke out, not bad but still noticeably. It sux, but i'd rather have a few more pimples than no creatine!