Noah Bedard but because of that, the smell of fresh pajamas is not a festive smell like when u change it once a month or so...yep. im just excusing myself..
I've been on T for 7 months, and I have the worst acne. I did everything in the book, and it only got worse. So eventually I went to my doctor, she wrote me three different acne prescriptions, and I've seen a bit of a difference in the past month that I've been using them. Acne when on T is really complicated because a lot of times you can't really do much about it unless you treat it medically or wait it out while your hormones balance. I tried so hard to just wait it out and do what I could in the mean time, but all that did was ruin my self esteem while my skin was engulfed with painful and stubborn acne. If you can't find an over the counter method that works, talk to your doctor and see what they can do for you because trying to stick it out is ultimately more damaging in the long run. I've learned from experience.
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Also change your pillow cases consistently and often. They carry a lot of your face oil and sweat which can lead to more acne. Sheets and stuff too. Just keep things you are around clean.
I've personally been using Cetaphil and it's been doing wonders for me. Also, using a facial brush to wash your face with helps a lot too so that the oils or dirt on your hands don't get into your pores.
I tried this and it helps sometimes, not always. but I take a really really hot shower. open all my pores. clean my face, my chest, and my back with something cleansing other than soap. and then when I'm done sit in the shower with cold water because your pores shut. annnnnnd it makes you warm, for those who live in cold areas.
Yes, I experienced this as well. Some people claim that dairy products make acne worse and I tried to avoid dairy for several months but it didn't have any effect...at least not in my case. I'm already 30 years old btw and still battling this stupid acne :(
SkyNet eating dairy causes acne bc of the sugar in it called lactose. If u eat something that your body can't use it has to get rid of it, oil/grease for example. You eat that stuff and you sweat it out of your pores
Thanks for the tips. Also, I've talked with my dermatologists about Accutane. I love Accutane and I did a 5 month round pre-t and it cleared up my acne for years. However my dermatologist said that Accutane can effect how you scar for up to one whole year after stopping your treatment. If you want any surgeries in the near future she highly recommended waiting on Accutane until after all of your surgeries are done. I'm just throwing this out there because there isn't a lot online about Accutane and transguys.
I've heard that getting a bunch of cheap pillow cases and changing out for a new one every night helps. If you get 7 you only have to do laundry and wash them once a week. Also (I know you don't wear one but for anyone reading who does) wash your binders guys! I know they might be expensive and it sucks but get I had 3, one that I designated for going to the gym and swimming (because it was real stretched out) and the other two that I rotated and wore a couple days in a row and it really helped my body acne to wash them more often.
I tend to get bad acne too. For my Larp group, I had a Roman Tunic made. It looks fantastic, but the type of fabric I picked out turned out to not breathe very well. And as you know, Ty, summers are torturous in the South. I ended up developing Folliculitis all over my chest, shoulders, and back. It was one of the most annoying experiences. what's helped me is taking a shower with anti-bacterial soap as soon as I get home from the meetups.
Aplple cider vinegar diluted with some water on a cotton pad works really well. My mom showed me that trick and it’s a lifesaver cuz my family get a lot of acne.
I started getting really bad acne once I started T, so bad I went to my family doctor and he prescribed me "doxycycline," which seems to have less crazy side effects than accutane. I've taken it for months now and it's helped me tremendously. I have no complaints.
I've used Yes To Tomatoes Charcoal soap bar on my chest, back, and face, it worked great for me because I'm sensitive to certain washes so I try as much as possible to use natural products. Also try using an exfoliating scrubbing glove on your body. Drinking water and staying hydrated is key.
Climate makes a huge difference, man. Salt water, sunshine, no allergens. As a teen, I used Retin-A and phisoderm. My secret weapon now is a house blend of 50:50 cetaphil and hibiclens, with a little scrub thrown in once a week.
Clean sheets, too! I like to shower twice a day and clean my sheets once a week. I'm a bit of a clean freak when it comes to myself and my clothes (not so much my car though lol)
also if you find the peak of your acne cycle you can take and anti inflammatory before and during and sometimes it will help delay cysts and help with the inflammation but you can't be taking them all the time
My acne isn't that bad but I noticed that as I'd get a new hair somewhere (usually on my face but also my chest and stomach) I'd get a pimple. I think it's that hair breaking through that aggravates the skin and then the pore goes ape shit and voila pimples. I use a facial scrub to exfoliate and it helps the hairs come in without irritating the skin as much. A friend of mine is a little further along on T than me and he does the same thing. Hope that helps!
If you use acne face washes etc make sure you moisturise straight after, when they leave you skin dry it gets more flakey (even if you don’t see it) and the skin which flaked off clogs your pores and makes the acne worse not better. This also helps prevent your skin from overcompensating
Hey Ty!! :) I typically binge watch your videos every night, and I realized I hadn't watched this one somehow. By the title, I knew that I would gain some expertise on helping my acne, but when you mentioned that you had cystic acne, I couldn't relate to you more. I've got cystic acne all over my back and shoulders, as well as occasionally on my chest. Don't even get me started on my face. I'll get one (or two) of the most painful ones in one of the worst spots every week. They take forever to go away!! :( I'm 15, and I've had them for the past three years now, and it just seems to be getting worse. I found one really odd trick that gets rid of them within a day or two. When you feel one start to come on (usually it's when I'm washing my face and I feel one forming under my skin (I'm always like ohhh shit), I always put vapo rub on it. Throughout the day, I only keep it on for about 30 minutes before washing it off, and before bed after showering and washing my face (with other various nightly routines) I'll put it on and then go to sleep. When I wake up, it's usually still on my face, so I go and wash it off. As mentioned before, it goes away within a day or two. Granted, I have no idea if it's actually medically safe, but I've been doing it for a few months now and I haven't seen any physical damage. Thank you for your tips! With love, your friendly trans brother
The struggle is real. Have you tried experimenting with your diet a lot? I found that when I cut out certain things like especially dairy & soy it helped clear up some of the acne, it just takes a bit of experimenting. My brother has also found that certain proteins he's used over the years have caused breakouts for him, so that's something as well perhaps to experiment with. Great video as always! :)
I used to have wicked bad acne, all through middle and high school. Now I'm 3 weeks on t, and it's already starting up again. Yay... 😑 One thing I've noticed that really helps me is staying hydrated. I drink a lot of coffee, and I used to not keep track of how much water I was having, so the combination was just awful. Not just for my acne, but my whole body in general. Now I carry a water bottle with me everywhere and drink every time I think of it, and it's done wonders for my acne. Hopefully it'll help this time around, too. So yeah, tldr: DRINK WATER. LOTS. That's my acne tip.
Use three separate washcloths when you wash. One for your body, one for your junk and one for your face. Change them after every use. It gently exfoliates and keeps the bacteria from swapping.
Have you tried Acupuncture/Chinese medicine? This type of treatment might help treat the condition from the inside out instead of taking prescription meds. Just a suggestion I hope it helps.
Oooh, yeah, gym equipment can be covered in bacteria, and being warm and sweaty after a workout can make it worse. I wonder if vitamin D levels affect acne, since he stated that sun exposure helped? I've also read that mixing organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar (Braggs is a good brand, the label should read "with the mother" somewhere) with filtered water (for sensitive skin, 1:4 ratio, normal skin, 1:2, and oily skin 1:1) and using a spray bottle to apply to affected areas after bathing can return you skin to its proper pH level, which is slightly acidic- and prevents the growth of fungal organisms and bacteria that can cause acne. Um, yeah. That's all I got. I normally try not to post so late after a video has been uploaded, but I hope these suggestions can help someone. I know acne can be pretty devastating.
I live in Florida and I have always felt that being in the sun helps bacne. Also, I have heard people say that washing your bed sheets often helps. Goes along with what you said about wearing dirty clothes.
I second the sea salt thing, I've had neurodermatitis for over twelve years and it helps. There are also really basic cremes with just sea salt in them that work awesomely for when the dry skin brittleness hits you.
I think taking care of what you eat is important as well. Every body reacts a little differently to different foods and their composition, but for me cutting out processed foods helped A LOT. Also, I know this has been said so many times but make sure to drink enough water.
For some people, moisturizing can really help acne because it can trick the skin into thinking it doesn't need to produce excess oils. I'm not sure about the body, but I know this has helped a lot of people with acne on their faces. I definitely wouldn't recommend adding more oil to the situation, so I'd go with a non-oil based moisturizer, and you can experiment around a bit with the intensity.
Have you tried tee tree oil before??? It's known by its benefits with acne, helping to reduce scars and oilyness. I am not trans, but i use it on myself when I have some pimples (I do not have bad acne at all, but sometimes I get some pimples) and I want to get them dry faster. That helps a lot. You can find it in any drugstore or pharmacy. Ask there how you should use it, because some times you have to mix it with water. Try also any cream that helps reducing sebum production or astringent products. I hope that it helps you Ty! Let me know if so! Cheers from Spain!! 😙
Face wash with benzyl peroxide in it really helps. Afterwards put a like moisturizer on your face or a lotion if you use it on your body. Helps a lot my face broke out horribly about 2 months into t and that's what the dermotologist recommended.
Ty try using apple cider vinegar on your body. Also mix 2-3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, luke warm-hot water with a dash of honey. Mix it and skull that back. It helps the flora in your stomach that could be a cause for your break out. Plus it's just an all rounded excellent remedy in general. You'll thank me buddy. Much love xxx
The issue with trying to treat acne topically is that, like most medications, its a bandaid for the core problem. Issues with leaky gut is usually what causes acne in adults. But, the most relevant thing here is: hormones. When we go through puberty, we get tons of acne right? On HRT we are essentially going through puberty all over again. Now, e what would exacerbate this? MORE hormones! Having a diet high in dairy (i.e. consuming pasturized dairy every day) fucks with our hormone balance really bad. Anything containing lactose will cause this, including whey protein. I notice a shocking increase of breakouts if I consume too much. I used to do whey protein shakes and eat Greek yogurt every morning and put cheese on EVERYTHING. When I moderated my lactose intake, my acne almost completely disappeared. Try it out!
This was so helpful to hear. My forearms and thighs are getting covered and I don't know if it's from t or not but now I do think it is. Thank you for your suggestions!
Only a little over a month on T, not had any breakouts so far despite becoming more oily. But I do have issues with all kinds of dermatitis issues and Epsom salt and Sea salt baths seriously help with all kinds of skin irritations
I'm beyond blessed and shocked my face didn't turn into my first puberty, the first one was beyond bad. after t I did get acne but not nearly as bad, just where my hair was trying to come in
Sunlight helps indeed. I dont like sunbaths, i prefer aristocratic white skin, but since i noticed that tanned skin get less acne, i tried to get a bit mor tanned skin. I think the mystery is in vitamin D (provided by sunlight). I live in north, so i miss out on a lot of vitamin D and that kinda shows on my skin and i'm 26 so no more puberty.
Witch Hazel helps me with regards to my face, but it may work for the rest of the bod too. Also I've changed my diet and stress patterns a hell ton and that's helped me a lot. Also I reuse my PJS all the time, which is no big deal because I don't sweat at night which is grand!
I have terrible skin and I breakout alot even worse durring that time of the month and I as well have noticed that since I go to the gym 6 days a week it gets worse and I've started showering at the gym my skin looks better, definitely going to give the sea salt baths a try as well :) thanks for the tips!
hi, it's better when I apply natural apple cider vinegar. the smell is not pleasant but after a few uses it helps. it also works well on dandruff. Which disappears very quickly. I pour apple cider vinegar onto a cotton pad and apply it where I have acne, but not on my face. This is too strong for the face in my opinion. Try it, maybe this is the solution
Tea Tree Oil works for me. I have oily skin too but it doesn't seem to break me out. I have heard other people say the same. Also masks to get deep into those pores. I guess you could put a mask on your back and thighs too but that would be a lot of work.
I get acne on my face, like any other teen or tween. My tip that I use (gets most of my acne gone) is that when I get out of the shower, I grab a towel and rub the areas with acne against it, like in a rough way. It helps and even not after a shower, it can help :)
Accutane is gnarly, I did it before T because I had cystic acne all thru teen yrs. definitely hallucinated and everyone I've known who's done it has had mental side effects. aaaaand then I started T and acne came back.
use a salicylic acid peel. I spot treat my cystic acne with a 25% salicylic acid peel leave it on for 30 seconds to a minute and the next day my cystic acne is greatly reduced!
My friend had body acne and I suggested coconut oil and it has done miracles for her. I highly recommend it. It has wiped out my acne completely and it's pretty cheap. Try it out Ty! 😊
Okay, I have several tips. The first is: No acne soap. It actually drys your skin out too much. You can use an acne scrub twice a week but no more than that. I only use Dove soap on my face and I do not have the same issues with acne that I used to have when I used an acne soap. Second: Moisturize. If you can get Christy to help you reach your back, apply a non-perfume lotion on your back everyday after you shower. I never have had body acne growing up, but my friends always did. I started lotioning my body after showers when I was 12. I tell ya what, highly moisturized skin helps with processing oils a lot better. And plus, smooth skin feels better to the touch. Third: This one is more of a holistic-freaks belief, but I said what the heck, I'll try anything. It is believed that store bought deodorant actually contains a form of testosterone that the aluminum used chemically in the deodorant can add to your body. It doesn't matter that it's just put on your armpit area, but the chemical can affect your entire body since everyone's body has lymph nodes right in the arm pits. So, I started making a concoction of coconut oil, arrowroot (starch is made chemically and arrowroot [a basic starch] is not), baking soda, and some great smelling essential oils. Again I saw a HUGE reduction in my facial acne once I switched over. It's easy to make, and you can make it as potent as you want so cover and absorb any sweat and body odors you need gone. The forth is more personal, but it actually can apply to anyone with a food allergy. I am allergic to olive oil. I will break out the very next morning. It's horrible. I do not have this reaction to any other foods. I have verified this with experimentation just so I know I'm not trippin'. Anyways, it's hard to discover a food allergy especially if you eat the same things everyday, and I don't know if dermatologists test for allergy induced acne anymore. Just pay attention to what you eat. I know a person who breaks out whenever she eats strawberries, so she'll refrain from eating them and it sucks. Anyway, like I said, it's hard to figure out if you are. Hope this helps because acne is a curse and punishes all in it's wake.
I got a vitamin A based drug prescription and thats helped a lot of people i know with the body acne aswell. Dunno if they have exactly the same stuff in the states
I'm on accutane and honestly the whole "it'll make you depressed" thing is really over exaggerated. It can give you some sad spells, but in my opinion it's worth it to have some of those side effects for a few months to get clear skin. I know it's different for everyone but talk to a doctor about it! :)
I actually had acne around secondary school and then in high school went away and up until the first year of college my skin was the cleanest, clearest, tightest I've had. Then, the 4th month on testosterone came and with it the WORSE acne I've seen since it didn't look like pimples anymore. On my face and around my chin and neck I had like...TUMORS. I had to go into a 1 year treatment with antibiotics for that ._. and it helped A LOT. But the acne on my chest, shoulders and specially, my back didn't go away. I don't understand.
I've had acne since I was 10 from puberty 1, T hasn't made it worse but my nose and cheeks get more sebum buildup faster. I think I'll have to start washing my face twice a day instead of once. I use a face wash, toner, and cerave moisturizer. I haven't had clear skin in almost a decade, so this is the most devastating side effect of T for me. I need to see a dermatologist fr
i literally had the worst acne and like u i tried everything and now i take Bactrim and probiotics and then after washing my face put on tea tree oil. i also use a toner on my back at night. the tea tree was like an instant fix for my face, Bactrim was a fix for my back
I totally understand why you don't want to go on Accutane. I also have depression and was lucky enough to not get worse while taking it. but I feel like it would be worse for you because it cause a lot of joint pain sometimes which was really hard on me while riding my bike and being active. I also had to wear sunscreen and chapstick constantly. but I had even more severe all over body acne than you and it cleared me the fuck up so good 👌 the side effects were shit but having painful acne was soo much worse.
I'm not sure how it would work for body acne (I've had that problem since starting T as well), but during my first puberty I had really bad facial acne (not as bad but still some during my second now as well) and I tried pretty much everything. The only thing that helped is using castor and olive oil. You mix equal parts of each, wash your face with soap or water, then put the oil and leave it there for like five minutes before splashing your face with water again. It gets worse in the beginning because your body is over compensating by producing more oil since it's used to being dry, but after a few weeks of daily use it really does clear up.
I have always had bad acne but T really made it so much worse, I just use neutrogena exfoliating body wash, it's the only thing that has worked for me. Cost about $8 a bottle but when your despite you'll pay more.
Don't worry Ty. I am "gross" too. Cuz like everything you said in the section bout clothes...I do that too. Oops lol. Sadly I haven't even started T yet and I have alot of issues with pimples and always have. I feel like I am in never ending puberty cuz I have PCOS...and my only guess is that because of it I already have a higher level of T in my body.
Dealing with acne stage now:( I'm one year and 2 months on testosterone, but doing something about it now, started accutane and I'm on antibiotics too, I think it is working:)💪
Yo I got Low T and I am on Test Cyp. I switch back n forth between Dove free and clear and dial gold bar to keep my skin balanced cause I got oily face and dry body, sounded weird Lol. Anyway for the pimples don't pick at em vause you know by nlw it makes em worse. & 91% rubbing alcohol cleared my chest up and they were bad like your thigh. So try that and some guys in our fb group says Apple Cider Vinegar but I haven't tried it myself. Good Luck!!!!
it's the same as how some cis guys have acne while going through puberty and some don't (most get a little). As far as I know it's mostly genetic whether you'll get acne or not. I had pretty bad acne when I first went through puberty when I was like 13, and then I got some more again when I went on T at 17, but now that it's been about 2 years it's cleared up a lot.
Yes, there's always some risks. Google risks of testosterone, some will show up. One risk is you could die a few years younger (not all will, just a chance, don't let this stop anyone).
Lightning23 but as far as I understand, it's not compulsory to be on T, right? Is it possible to have just necessary surgeries and, let's say, going to the gym regularly to look masculine?
Please think twice about Accutane. One of my very close friends developed servere depression out of nowhere and then Chron's disease and had his intestines partially collapse because of it. It is not a safe medication.
Tell me about it. Before estrogen my back was a DISGUSTING GROUND ZERO HOLOCAUST. I had a roaming cyst, so depressing. And even my shoulders and uppers arms was like ew whats that thing, meh.
Before I knew I wanted to transition I was on the pill and I didn't realise how much it helped my skin until after I stopped taking and my skin broke out so much :'c I find my face clear up SO QUICKLY whenever I spray Lush's Tea Tree Toner on my face. Not sure that that'll be enough when/if I start on T, but atm that is my go to treatment. I'm gross too. I don't nearly change clothes or my pillow case and sheets as often as I probably should. My shoulder acne is pretty bad, but I'm not comfortable with my body so that stays hidden anyways.
I didnt know pyjamas had to be changed daily . I change it every new week , when i also change bed sheets. Yet i dont really wear pyjamas, just some t shirt and random stuff i find. On topic, when i was a guy , i never had acne , in puberty i had 1-2 tops and several on the shoulders. I am 25 y old. Sea salt is the best remedy for skin related acne. Also if you have pimples on your body, wash after exercise sweating. If your not sweating, meaning not doing fitness or w/e you boys do, wash every other day, so that you dont dry out the skin. Eating less dairy and grease helps too, also water is your friend. Screw the 2 liters of water per day.. Just try to drink 4 to 5 normal cups of water or tea. Its enough to cleanse and hydrate. Yet the problem you guys have is related to T mostly. T itself causes acne, not to mention it triggers puberty. When i started transitioning, the moment i took my tblockers spironolactone and started estrogen, i havent had a single pimple .. Anywhere. We trans women deff have it way easier on the cosmetic side. Merry Hollidays ! P.s forgot to mention , drinking brewer's yeast powder or tablets helps a lot with pimples, it cleanses the blood and is also packed with vitamins and minerals. I think its also called barm.
Cystic acne. My doc has me on an antibiotic for acne and some other face stuff but benzoyl peroxide is known to kill acne bacteria. I'm about a year and a half right now and its horrible man.
I was on accutane and the side affects sucked but it made my acne completely go away so it was worth it for me. But about 6 months after I got off my acne came back but not as bad, but ik a lot of ppl never get again after accutane. Overall for me personally, it was worth it but it depends on the person
Wait people change pyjamas every night!? I guess im gross too lol.
laura g I change mine till it starts to stink xD
Noah Bedard I can wear mine for months
Lol me too not until they got stinks
laura g Same, once a week.
Noah Bedard but because of that, the smell of fresh pajamas is not a festive smell like when u change it once a month or so...yep. im just excusing myself..
I've been on T for 7 months, and I have the worst acne. I did everything in the book, and it only got worse. So eventually I went to my doctor, she wrote me three different acne prescriptions, and I've seen a bit of a difference in the past month that I've been using them. Acne when on T is really complicated because a lot of times you can't really do much about it unless you treat it medically or wait it out while your hormones balance. I tried so hard to just wait it out and do what I could in the mean time, but all that did was ruin my self esteem while my skin was engulfed with painful and stubborn acne. If you can't find an over the counter method that works, talk to your doctor and see what they can do for you because trying to stick it out is ultimately more damaging in the long run. I've learned from experience.
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Try cutting all dairy from your diet. It makes a tremendous difference!!
Also change your pillow cases consistently and often. They carry a lot of your face oil and sweat which can lead to more acne. Sheets and stuff too. Just keep things you are around clean.
I am so relieved that you mentioned body acne, I just started T Monday and I am so worried it will get worse! This makes me feel more normal.
happy 4 years on T :)
Happy 5 years on T 💯
I've personally been using Cetaphil and it's been doing wonders for me. Also, using a facial brush to wash your face with helps a lot too so that the oils or dirt on your hands don't get into your pores.
yo Cetaphil and Noxzema are 10/10.
Testosterone is a bitch, I used to have terrible acne and since I transitioned (mtf) i have a VS model skin :D
I tried this and it helps sometimes, not always. but I take a really really hot shower. open all my pores. clean my face, my chest, and my back with something cleansing other than soap. and then when I'm done sit in the shower with cold water because your pores shut. annnnnnd it makes you warm, for those who live in cold areas.
Cleaner diet helps me with mine. I realize when I go out and eat fast food often I break out more than when I try to eat healthier foods at home
Yes, I experienced this as well. Some people claim that dairy products make acne worse and I tried to avoid dairy for several months but it didn't have any effect...at least not in my case. I'm already 30 years old btw and still battling this stupid acne :(
+Jennifer Neumann what about oil? i realized that when i eat oily stuff like fries it causes me breakouts
SkyNet eating dairy causes acne bc of the sugar in it called lactose. If u eat something that your body can't use it has to get rid of it, oil/grease for example. You eat that stuff and you sweat it out of your pores
Thanks for the tips. Also, I've talked with my dermatologists about Accutane. I love Accutane and I did a 5 month round pre-t and it cleared up my acne for years. However my dermatologist said that Accutane can effect how you scar for up to one whole year after stopping your treatment. If you want any surgeries in the near future she highly recommended waiting on Accutane until after all of your surgeries are done. I'm just throwing this out there because there isn't a lot online about Accutane and transguys.
Try hitting Sauna dude, it will end your torment. 10 mins then bath repeat 3 times, twice a week.
Cut out processed foods + drink lots of water are my tips? Minimizing stress and being kind to urself. Helped mine a lot
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Try changing your diet. Dairy causes acne for a lot of people.
Yea my acne is so much better that I've cut almost all dairy out of my life!
I've heard that getting a bunch of cheap pillow cases and changing out for a new one every night helps. If you get 7 you only have to do laundry and wash them once a week. Also (I know you don't wear one but for anyone reading who does) wash your binders guys! I know they might be expensive and it sucks but get I had 3, one that I designated for going to the gym and swimming (because it was real stretched out) and the other two that I rotated and wore a couple days in a row and it really helped my body acne to wash them more often.
I tend to get bad acne too. For my Larp group, I had a Roman Tunic made. It looks fantastic, but the type of fabric I picked out turned out to not breathe very well. And as you know, Ty, summers are torturous in the South. I ended up developing Folliculitis all over my chest, shoulders, and back. It was one of the most annoying experiences. what's helped me is taking a shower with anti-bacterial soap as soon as I get home from the meetups.
Aplple cider vinegar diluted with some water on a cotton pad works really well. My mom showed me that trick and it’s a lifesaver cuz my family get a lot of acne.
I use Lush products they have some really good products that have helped me. the one wash coal face is stellar.
I started getting really bad acne once I started T, so bad I went to my family doctor and he prescribed me "doxycycline," which seems to have less crazy side effects than accutane. I've taken it for months now and it's helped me tremendously. I have no complaints.
I've used Yes To Tomatoes Charcoal soap bar on my chest, back, and face, it worked great for me because I'm sensitive to certain washes so I try as much as possible to use natural products. Also try using an exfoliating scrubbing glove on your body. Drinking water and staying hydrated is key.
Try benzoyl peroxide! That sh*t does wonders, I swear 🙌🏻
Hell na
Climate makes a huge difference, man. Salt water, sunshine, no allergens. As a teen, I used Retin-A and phisoderm. My secret weapon now is a house blend of 50:50 cetaphil and hibiclens, with a little scrub thrown in once a week.
Clean sheets, too! I like to shower twice a day and clean my sheets once a week. I'm a bit of a clean freak when it comes to myself and my clothes (not so much my car though lol)
I had no acne on T as a cis male, but transitioning with E has caused breakouts. Oh fun. But every MtF other than me seems to have no acne!
Megan Brunson actually, completely normal! both estrogen and testosterone trigger acne and sometimes a person only reacts to one in that way!
I'm sure they have had it, but they cover it up xD
also if you find the peak of your acne cycle you can take and anti inflammatory before and during and sometimes it will help delay cysts and help with the inflammation but you can't be taking them all the time
My acne isn't that bad but I noticed that as I'd get a new hair somewhere (usually on my face but also my chest and stomach) I'd get a pimple. I think it's that hair breaking through that aggravates the skin and then the pore goes ape shit and voila pimples. I use a facial scrub to exfoliate and it helps the hairs come in without irritating the skin as much. A friend of mine is a little further along on T than me and he does the same thing. Hope that helps!
Apparently tea tree oil mixed with a bit of water gets help get rid of acne - the smell is a bit strong too - good luck ty
If you use acne face washes etc make sure you moisturise straight after, when they leave you skin dry it gets more flakey (even if you don’t see it) and the skin which flaked off clogs your pores and makes the acne worse not better. This also helps prevent your skin from overcompensating
Hey Ty!! :) I typically binge watch your videos every night, and I realized I hadn't watched this one somehow. By the title, I knew that I would gain some expertise on helping my acne, but when you mentioned that you had cystic acne, I couldn't relate to you more. I've got cystic acne all over my back and shoulders, as well as occasionally on my chest. Don't even get me started on my face. I'll get one (or two) of the most painful ones in one of the worst spots every week. They take forever to go away!! :( I'm 15, and I've had them for the past three years now, and it just seems to be getting worse. I found one really odd trick that gets rid of them within a day or two. When you feel one start to come on (usually it's when I'm washing my face and I feel one forming under my skin (I'm always like ohhh shit), I always put vapo rub on it. Throughout the day, I only keep it on for about 30 minutes before washing it off, and before bed after showering and washing my face (with other various nightly routines) I'll put it on and then go to sleep. When I wake up, it's usually still on my face, so I go and wash it off. As mentioned before, it goes away within a day or two. Granted, I have no idea if it's actually medically safe, but I've been doing it for a few months now and I haven't seen any physical damage. Thank you for your tips! With love, your friendly trans brother
The struggle is real. Have you tried experimenting with your diet a lot? I found that when I cut out certain things like especially dairy & soy it helped clear up some of the acne, it just takes a bit of experimenting. My brother has also found that certain proteins he's used over the years have caused breakouts for him, so that's something as well perhaps to experiment with.
Great video as always! :)
LMAO OPENING WORDS THO HAHAHA sameeee
I used to have wicked bad acne, all through middle and high school. Now I'm 3 weeks on t, and it's already starting up again. Yay... 😑
One thing I've noticed that really helps me is staying hydrated. I drink a lot of coffee, and I used to not keep track of how much water I was having, so the combination was just awful. Not just for my acne, but my whole body in general. Now I carry a water bottle with me everywhere and drink every time I think of it, and it's done wonders for my acne. Hopefully it'll help this time around, too.
So yeah, tldr: DRINK WATER. LOTS. That's my acne tip.
Use three separate washcloths when you wash. One for your body, one for your junk and one for your face. Change them after every use. It gently exfoliates and keeps the bacteria from swapping.
Have you tried Acupuncture/Chinese medicine? This type of treatment might help treat the condition from the inside out instead of taking prescription meds. Just a suggestion I hope it helps.
Oooh, yeah, gym equipment can be covered in bacteria, and being warm and sweaty after a workout can make it worse. I wonder if vitamin D levels affect acne, since he stated that sun exposure helped? I've also read that mixing organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar (Braggs is a good brand, the label should read "with the mother" somewhere) with filtered water (for sensitive skin, 1:4 ratio, normal skin, 1:2, and oily skin 1:1) and using a spray bottle to apply to affected areas after bathing can return you skin to its proper pH level, which is slightly acidic- and prevents the growth of fungal organisms and bacteria that can cause acne.
Um, yeah. That's all I got. I normally try not to post so late after a video has been uploaded, but I hope these suggestions can help someone. I know acne can be pretty devastating.
I live in Florida and I have always felt that being in the sun helps bacne. Also, I have heard people say that washing your bed sheets often helps. Goes along with what you said about wearing dirty clothes.
I second the sea salt thing, I've had neurodermatitis for over twelve years and it helps. There are also really basic cremes with just sea salt in them that work awesomely for when the dry skin brittleness hits you.
thank you so much for making this video!!! I'm struggling really bad with acne because of t, and it's great to see you talking about the issue ❤
I think taking care of what you eat is important as well. Every body reacts a little differently to different foods and their composition, but for me cutting out processed foods helped A LOT. Also, I know this has been said so many times but make sure to drink enough water.
For some people, moisturizing can really help acne because it can trick the skin into thinking it doesn't need to produce excess oils. I'm not sure about the body, but I know this has helped a lot of people with acne on their faces. I definitely wouldn't recommend adding more oil to the situation, so I'd go with a non-oil based moisturizer, and you can experiment around a bit with the intensity.
Have you tried tee tree oil before??? It's known by its benefits with acne, helping to reduce scars and oilyness. I am not trans, but i use it on myself when I have some pimples (I do not have bad acne at all, but sometimes I get some pimples) and I want to get them dry faster. That helps a lot.
You can find it in any drugstore or pharmacy. Ask there how you should use it, because some times you have to mix it with water.
Try also any cream that helps reducing sebum production or astringent products.
I hope that it helps you Ty! Let me know if so! Cheers from Spain!! 😙
Face wash with benzyl peroxide in it really helps. Afterwards put a like moisturizer on your face or a lotion if you use it on your body. Helps a lot my face broke out horribly about 2 months into t and that's what the dermotologist recommended.
I was also put on Doxycycline. Which is what a lot of trans guys are put on Bc it doesn't mess up the hormones. 100mg pills take them twice a day
Ty try using apple cider vinegar on your body. Also mix 2-3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, luke warm-hot water with a dash of honey. Mix it and skull that back. It helps the flora in your stomach that could be a cause for your break out. Plus it's just an all rounded excellent remedy in general. You'll thank me buddy. Much love xxx
make sure you wash your hair before you wash yourself that way any shampoo or conditioner doesnt sit on your skin unwashed. it's helped me loads.
The issue with trying to treat acne topically is that, like most medications, its a bandaid for the core problem. Issues with leaky gut is usually what causes acne in adults. But, the most relevant thing here is: hormones. When we go through puberty, we get tons of acne right? On HRT we are essentially going through puberty all over again. Now, e
what would exacerbate this? MORE hormones! Having a diet high in dairy (i.e. consuming pasturized dairy every day) fucks with our hormone balance really bad. Anything containing lactose will cause this, including whey protein. I notice a shocking increase of breakouts if I consume too much. I used to do whey protein shakes and eat Greek yogurt every morning and put cheese on EVERYTHING. When I moderated my lactose intake, my acne almost completely disappeared. Try it out!
This was so helpful to hear. My forearms and thighs are getting covered and I don't know if it's from t or not but now I do think it is. Thank you for your suggestions!
Only a little over a month on T, not had any breakouts so far despite becoming more oily.
But I do have issues with all kinds of dermatitis issues and Epsom salt and Sea salt baths seriously help with all kinds of skin irritations
my acne went away when i started using vitamin E oil on the skin after I showered.
Oo I’m goanna try that
What about vitamin E supplements?
I'm beyond blessed and shocked my face didn't turn into my first puberty, the first one was beyond bad. after t I did get acne but not nearly as bad, just where my hair was trying to come in
Sunlight helps indeed. I dont like sunbaths, i prefer aristocratic white skin, but since i noticed that tanned skin get less acne, i tried to get a bit mor tanned skin. I think the mystery is in vitamin D (provided by sunlight). I live in north, so i miss out on a lot of vitamin D and that kinda shows on my skin and i'm 26 so no more puberty.
Witch Hazel helps me with regards to my face, but it may work for the rest of the bod too. Also I've changed my diet and stress patterns a hell ton and that's helped me a lot. Also I reuse my PJS all the time, which is no big deal because I don't sweat at night which is grand!
I have terrible skin and I breakout alot even worse durring that time of the month and I as well have noticed that since I go to the gym 6 days a week it gets worse and I've started showering at the gym my skin looks better, definitely going to give the sea salt baths a try as well :) thanks for the tips!
Ty do you take protein shakes? If u do they are horrible for acne !
No junk food no sodas
Take care man!
Xoxox
hi, it's better when I apply natural apple cider vinegar. the smell is not pleasant but after a few uses it helps. it also works well on dandruff. Which disappears very quickly. I pour apple cider vinegar onto a cotton pad and apply it where I have acne, but not on my face. This is too strong for the face in my opinion. Try it, maybe this is the solution
That’s exactly, I was going to suggest, you can use epsom salt which is not only good for soothing body but it would help-
Tea Tree Oil works for me. I have oily skin too but it doesn't seem to break me out. I have heard other people say the same. Also masks to get deep into those pores. I guess you could put a mask on your back and thighs too but that would be a lot of work.
I get acne on my face, like any other teen or tween. My tip that I use (gets most of my acne gone) is that when I get out of the shower, I grab a towel and rub the areas with acne against it, like in a rough way. It helps and even not after a shower, it can help :)
changing pillowcases and sheets every couple days. I use t-shirts as pillow cases until i had bought enough cases to last me a couple of weeks.
Accutane is gnarly, I did it before T because I had cystic acne all thru teen yrs. definitely hallucinated and everyone I've known who's done it has had mental side effects. aaaaand then I started T and acne came back.
use a salicylic acid peel. I spot treat my cystic acne with a 25% salicylic acid peel leave it on for 30 seconds to a minute and the next day my cystic acne is greatly reduced!
Change your pillow case and sheets more often, too, because the ~sweat~ can build up overnight. Gross to think about? Yes. Helpful to do? Yes.
My friend had body acne and I suggested coconut oil and it has done miracles for her. I highly recommend it. It has wiped out my acne completely and it's pretty cheap. Try it out Ty! 😊
Okay, I have several tips.
The first is: No acne soap. It actually drys your skin out too much. You can use an acne scrub twice a week but no more than that. I only use Dove soap on my face and I do not have the same issues with acne that I used to have when I used an acne soap.
Second: Moisturize. If you can get Christy to help you reach your back, apply a non-perfume lotion on your back everyday after you shower. I never have had body acne growing up, but my friends always did. I started lotioning my body after showers when I was 12. I tell ya what, highly moisturized skin helps with processing oils a lot better. And plus, smooth skin feels better to the touch.
Third: This one is more of a holistic-freaks belief, but I said what the heck, I'll try anything. It is believed that store bought deodorant actually contains a form of testosterone that the aluminum used chemically in the deodorant can add to your body. It doesn't matter that it's just put on your armpit area, but the chemical can affect your entire body since everyone's body has lymph nodes right in the arm pits. So, I started making a concoction of coconut oil, arrowroot (starch is made chemically and arrowroot [a basic starch] is not), baking soda, and some great smelling essential oils. Again I saw a HUGE reduction in my facial acne once I switched over. It's easy to make, and you can make it as potent as you want so cover and absorb any sweat and body odors you need gone.
The forth is more personal, but it actually can apply to anyone with a food allergy. I am allergic to olive oil. I will break out the very next morning. It's horrible. I do not have this reaction to any other foods. I have verified this with experimentation just so I know I'm not trippin'. Anyways, it's hard to discover a food allergy especially if you eat the same things everyday, and I don't know if dermatologists test for allergy induced acne anymore. Just pay attention to what you eat. I know a person who breaks out whenever she eats strawberries, so she'll refrain from eating them and it sucks. Anyway, like I said, it's hard to figure out if you are.
Hope this helps because acne is a curse and punishes all in it's wake.
I got a vitamin A based drug prescription and thats helped a lot of people i know with the body acne aswell. Dunno if they have exactly the same stuff in the states
i LOVE UR SOUND EFFECTS LOL
I'm on accutane and honestly the whole "it'll make you depressed" thing is really over exaggerated. It can give you some sad spells, but in my opinion it's worth it to have some of those side effects for a few months to get clear skin. I know it's different for everyone but talk to a doctor about it! :)
I actually had acne around secondary school and then in high school went away and up until the first year of college my skin was the cleanest, clearest, tightest I've had. Then, the 4th month on testosterone came and with it the WORSE acne I've seen since it didn't look like pimples anymore. On my face and around my chin and neck I had like...TUMORS. I had to go into a 1 year treatment with antibiotics for that ._. and it helped A LOT. But the acne on my chest, shoulders and specially, my back didn't go away. I don't understand.
I've had acne since I was 10 from puberty 1, T hasn't made it worse but my nose and cheeks get more sebum buildup faster. I think I'll have to start washing my face twice a day instead of once. I use a face wash, toner, and cerave moisturizer. I haven't had clear skin in almost a decade, so this is the most devastating side effect of T for me. I need to see a dermatologist fr
Watching this while in the same clothes from two days ago and haven't showered... I think it's time for some laundry and bathing lol.
i literally had the worst acne and like u i tried everything and now i take Bactrim and probiotics and then after washing my face put on tea tree oil. i also use a toner on my back at night. the tea tree was like an instant fix for my face, Bactrim was a fix for my back
I'm starting T next march and I'm legit freaking out about the possibility of getting acne😷🙁👎
Sam Barnes hey man don’t be afraid think of all the gud u get from going on t don’t let the acne control u do wut u know is best for u man
Gud luck
African Black Soap has helped me a bit
I will try out the sea salt thing... Because man, I am a month in T and I am already breaking out, from my face to my chest and my upper back :( :( :(
oh thank god. i thought i was the only one who double dips or triple dips in the same shirt
brittle old crackly witch! HAHAHAHHAHAHA thanks for the tips by the way!
I totally understand why you don't want to go on Accutane. I also have depression and was lucky enough to not get worse while taking it. but I feel like it would be worse for you because it cause a lot of joint pain sometimes which was really hard on me while riding my bike and being active. I also had to wear sunscreen and chapstick constantly. but I had even more severe all over body acne than you and it cleared me the fuck up so good 👌 the side effects were shit but having painful acne was soo much worse.
I'm not sure how it would work for body acne (I've had that problem since starting T as well), but during my first puberty I had really bad facial acne (not as bad but still some during my second now as well) and I tried pretty much everything. The only thing that helped is using castor and olive oil. You mix equal parts of each, wash your face with soap or water, then put the oil and leave it there for like five minutes before splashing your face with water again. It gets worse in the beginning because your body is over compensating by producing more oil since it's used to being dry, but after a few weeks of daily use it really does clear up.
I love how grammatically correct you are 😍 Such a turn on.
Exfoliate! And moisturizer after a shower.
Saw this video going to my first puberty and now going on T I am back
Life is hard..
Witch hazel has worked amazing for both my face and back
I have always had bad acne but T really made it so much worse, I just use neutrogena exfoliating body wash, it's the only thing that has worked for me. Cost about $8 a bottle but when your despite you'll pay more.
Don't worry Ty. I am "gross" too. Cuz like everything you said in the section bout clothes...I do that too. Oops lol. Sadly I haven't even started T yet and I have alot of issues with pimples and always have. I feel like I am in never ending puberty cuz I have PCOS...and my only guess is that because of it I already have a higher level of T in my body.
Dealing with acne stage now:( I'm one year and 2 months on testosterone, but doing something about it now, started accutane and I'm on antibiotics too, I think it is working:)💪
5:35 *Burps* HAHAHHAHA, now we're talking
Yo I got Low T and I am on Test Cyp. I switch back n forth between Dove free and clear and dial gold bar to keep my skin balanced cause I got oily face and dry body, sounded weird Lol. Anyway for the pimples don't pick at em vause you know by nlw it makes em worse. & 91% rubbing alcohol cleared my chest up and they were bad like your thigh. So try that and some guys in our fb group says Apple Cider Vinegar but I haven't tried it myself. Good Luck!!!!
Is there any possibility that you won't have acne while on T? Or every transman faces this problem?
it's the same as how some cis guys have acne while going through puberty and some don't (most get a little). As far as I know it's mostly genetic whether you'll get acne or not. I had pretty bad acne when I first went through puberty when I was like 13, and then I got some more again when I went on T at 17, but now that it's been about 2 years it's cleared up a lot.
pianoconamore You may not get acne but any significant hormonal change increases the chance of developing acne.
Rilee are hormonal changes harmful?
Yes, there's always some risks. Google risks of testosterone, some will show up. One risk is you could die a few years younger (not all will, just a chance, don't let this stop anyone).
Lightning23 but as far as I understand, it's not compulsory to be on T, right? Is it possible to have just necessary surgeries and, let's say, going to the gym regularly to look masculine?
Please think twice about Accutane. One of my very close friends developed servere depression out of nowhere and then Chron's disease and had his intestines partially collapse because of it. It is not a safe medication.
awesome @ 0:14
Tell me about it. Before estrogen my back was a DISGUSTING GROUND ZERO HOLOCAUST. I had a roaming cyst, so depressing. And even my shoulders and uppers arms was like ew whats that thing, meh.
Before I knew I wanted to transition I was on the pill and I didn't realise how much it helped my skin until after I stopped taking and my skin broke out so much :'c
I find my face clear up SO QUICKLY whenever I spray Lush's Tea Tree Toner on my face. Not sure that that'll be enough when/if I start on T, but atm that is my go to treatment. I'm gross too. I don't nearly change clothes or my pillow case and sheets as often as I probably should. My shoulder acne is pretty bad, but I'm not comfortable with my body so that stays hidden anyways.
Talk to ur doc about clobatosal... Sp? I have acne rosaeca and it works wonders
Oil cleansing methoddd
witch hazel always helps clear up my face, but i wouldn't suggest it to people who are prone to dry skin
so I bathe in dettol now and again, and have been known to use it neat on my face during a break out
I didnt know pyjamas had to be changed daily . I change it every new week , when i also change bed sheets. Yet i dont really wear pyjamas, just some t shirt and random stuff i find. On topic, when i was a guy , i never had acne , in puberty i had 1-2 tops and several on the shoulders. I am 25 y old. Sea salt is the best remedy for skin related acne. Also if you have pimples on your body, wash after exercise sweating. If your not sweating, meaning not doing fitness or w/e you boys do, wash every other day, so that you dont dry out the skin. Eating less dairy and grease helps too, also water is your friend. Screw the 2 liters of water per day.. Just try to drink 4 to 5 normal cups of water or tea. Its enough to cleanse and hydrate. Yet the problem you guys have is related to T mostly. T itself causes acne, not to mention it triggers puberty. When i started transitioning, the moment i took my tblockers spironolactone and started estrogen, i havent had a single pimple .. Anywhere. We trans women deff have it way easier on the cosmetic side. Merry Hollidays !
P.s forgot to mention , drinking brewer's yeast powder or tablets helps a lot with pimples, it cleanses the blood and is also packed with vitamins and minerals. I think its also called barm.
I’m going to try this!
ive been on testosterone for probably -3 months
Lmao 😂
Cystic acne. My doc has me on an antibiotic for acne and some other face stuff but benzoyl peroxide is known to kill acne bacteria. I'm about a year and a half right now and its horrible man.
great
I was on accutane and the side affects sucked but it made my acne completely go away so it was worth it for me. But about 6 months after I got off my acne came back but not as bad, but ik a lot of ppl never get again after accutane. Overall for me personally, it was worth it but it depends on the person