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Is anybody else getting back acne after a period of retention?

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by Grateful Retainer, May 16, 2021.

  1. May 16, 2021 #1
    Grateful Retainer

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    Practicing retention has cleared up and rejuvenated my skin with one glaring exception: my back. Shortly after I began I noticed acne started appearing on my back. I'm not talking a pimple here and there, it looks like chicken pox or measles.

    The strange thing is that it comes and goes in waves. Recently I looked at my back in the mirror one morning and it was absolutely clean. No blemishes whatsoever. Then I went back into a flatline and my back went from looking clean to looking gross. Retention is the only lifestyle change I've incorporated within the same time frame so I'm postulating that they are linked.

    I mentioned this in the PAWS thread and received a response:

    I did a quick google search and found this:

    Acne is one of the many side effects from steroids. Acne occurs from the usage of steroids because the sebaceous glands on the skin secrete more oils due to the increase of androgen levels in the body from the steroids.

    I was not aware of this and now there is credible evidence that the two could be possibly linked (I'm not on steroids by the way).

    My question is has anybody else experienced back acne after a period of retention? I don't believe I've read any anecdotes regarding this particular side effect.
     
    Grateful Retainer, May 16, 2021
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  2. May 18, 2021 #2
    cresyhorse

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    acne can be cause by hormone inbalance.

    your body is on a rollercoaster now as it's resetting. you might have abnormal testosterone levels currently since your body used to make more than a normal person needs to satisfy your semen wasting.

    after a longer period of nofap, without edging and peeking, your hormone levels will stabilize and you'll have skin like a baby's bottom :)
     
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  3. May 18, 2021 #3
    Freeddom_Taker

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    It is caused by the reboot due to PAWS. Semen retention is the key. Our body is trying to link back with our brain during the reboot. I used to have a bunch of dark spots under my armpits and by the ribs. They started to clear up bit by bit. Sometimes they came back but I know it's a process.....
     
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  4. Jan 16, 2022 #4
    Muphy

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    I had this acne problem from last 10 years.
    I had visited multiple doctors.. both allopathic and homeopathic.. but after some time it all went to same state.

    Recently I visited a doc and she gave me some antibiotics and after a week they made my condition worse. but finally I got the solution.

    Just 3 things you need to do.

    1. Stop consuming all dairy products (specially milk and ice-cream). Curd/yougurt is good for skin though.
    2. Drink more water everyday.
    3. Wash face twice a day and apply some cream/sunscreen (depending on your skin type)
     
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