Anybody use PanOxyl 10 Aquagel in combination with sunbeds? (or similar acne gel)

AnotherLevel · Sep 11, 2012

Got terrible back, chest and shoulder acne even though I finished my pct a week ago. It's dried up slightly but I'm still not happy, have a horrible break out of 5 spots running along the centre/right side of chest.

I've heard my best bet is to buy something like PanOxyl 10 Aquagel (don't want to jump on accutane just yet) however I read online these type of gels can cause hyperpigmentation when you come in contact with sunlight. Now I want to use a tanning bed in conjunction with this, would this be a good idea? Is there any truth to this hyperpigmentation claim?

I may buy Quinoderm if my chesmist doesn't have any PanOxyl but any other cream suggestions welcomed.

It's ironic that you may take roids to look good then you end up more self conscious than before when your top is off...

davesays · Sep 11, 2012

I've used the beds while using panoxyl 5% gel, shoulders just went a bit redder TBH

AnotherLevel · Sep 11, 2012

davesays said:
I've used the beds while using panoxyl 5% gel, shoulders just went a bit redder TBH

Did you use it on your back, chest or just the shoulders? Don't mind a bit of temporary redness.

squatthis · Sep 11, 2012

I use quinoderm cream and panoxyl wash (both 10%).

I use sunbeds as well, no problem with pigmentation for me, but the cream and wash are successfully drying out the few spots I have, while preventing any further spots.

davesays · Sep 11, 2012

AnotherLevel said:
Did you use it on your back, chest or just the shoulders? Don't mind a bit of temporary redness.

Just on the shoulders mate

The redness goes away aswell so no need to worry.

squatthis said:
I use quinoderm cream and panoxyl wash (both 10%).

I use sunbeds as well, no problem with pigmentation for me, but the cream and wash are successfully drying out the few spots I have, while preventing any further spots.

Yep, its a great product

squatthis · Sep 11, 2012

davesays said:
Yep, its a great product

I'm probably going to change to just using the panoxyl wash once a day unless I get any further flare ups. Only problem with using both is it tends to dry out my skin. However, I would prefer dry skin than acne.

AnotherLevel · Sep 11, 2012

How often do you both use it? I was planning to just use it once a day after I'm done showering.

squatthis · Sep 11, 2012

AnotherLevel said:
How often do you both use it? I was planning to just use it once a day after I'm done showering.

I have been using the wash in the shower after the gym, with the cream applied after that, then a re-application of the cream after washing my face (not with panoxyl this time) in the evening.

Anybody use PanOxyl 10 Aquagel in combination with sunbeds? (or similar acne gel)

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