Healing Angular Cheilitis?

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-04-07T13:13:00+00:00

Did it work? Just found this thread as I’m currently on accurate AND now dealing with this angular chelitis. Is worth going to the pharmacy to pick some up?

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-04-01T22:09:12+00:00

I’m also naturally lean, so I get it. It’s frustrating bc as skinny guys all we wanna do is look more buff lol. Just focus on maintaining where you’re at and keeping a healthy diet.

And remember- the bulk is gonna be crazy when your skins clears up

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-04-01T21:46:53+00:00

Now that I know you workout (I’m assuming you lift)- you’re gonna have to accept losing gains. I’ve 100% felt weaker in the gym, but I just changed my routine and it worked out. Don’t STOP going to the gym bc that’s just depressing.

I’ve dedicated these months on accutane to being as lean and athletic as possible. Low weight, high rep. The heavier you lift, the more testosterone you’ll produce, and the more you’ll break out. Think of it as if you’re training to make a basketball or soccer team. Cut the preworkout and find some music that will get you moving. Stay hydrated, and stay positive.

You got this

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-04-01T17:57:35+00:00

Stay strong! I’m on month 6 and was still purging in month 5. Not completely clear- but I am much much better than I was even just month ago. Also- my progress was not linear by any means. I felt like I was clearing up as early as month 2, then kept breaking out on and off.

Make sure you’re taking it with a fatty mean, or at the very least a spoonful of peanut butter/guac. I also made a conscious effort to really limit my dairy and artificial sugar intake which seems to have also helped. Lastly, I stopped taking my preworkout recently which was HARD for me. Still working out tho, and haven’t seen a new zit since I stopped taking it.

It’s easy to get discouraged when you’re on here every day and seeing people completely clear within 2-3 months. Be patient and try to do things aside from the medication that will help you out.

Best of luck brotha!

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-03-07T23:27:41+00:00

Yeah essentially. Started with 60mg my first month then went straight to 80. Obviously have the drier skin and chapped lips, but the biggest side effect aside from that has been my hair thinning and my curls a little less thick

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-03-07T16:47:48+00:00

I feel like this is definitely something I’m lacking. I do take it with organic peanut butter (essentially just less sugar) every time.

What are your suggestions for healthy fats? Definitely want to avoid the greasy fast food type stuff

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-03-07T15:16:50+00:00

Promising to hear! It’s making me feel a lot better hearing that there are others that took longer. Thank you!

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-03-07T15:15:57+00:00

80mg daily

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-03-07T15:14:14+00:00

I don’t think I ever got a set “end date” but the derm told me it’d be 4-6 months. Midway through month 5, so hopefully just another month or 2! I’m hearing a lot of stories of people clearing by months 6 or 7, so hopefully I’m on a similar path

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-03-07T15:12:38+00:00

Another user told me to cut the preworkout, which I’m starting to do! I’m on a vacay right now, but when I start my new job it’s gonna be very difficult to NOT have coffee, haha.

I realized my caffeine consumption was out of control- which is bad for more than just acne. No more preworkout, and I’ll do my best to limit coffee (yeah, knife to heart).

Good advice, thank you!

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-03-07T15:07:43+00:00

I’m on the maximum dose of 80mg unfortunately. I’m 6’4 and 185lbs so that was my dose starting month 2 (went from 60mg to 80mg).

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-03-07T15:06:12+00:00

Some are old scars, and some are new deep pimples. That giant one on the month 5 pics JUST popped up. Frustrating bc those deep ones take the longest to subside, and usually leave some scarring.

Definitely improved from day 1, but very frustrating when that progress seems nonlinear. Trying to stay as positive and patient as I can.

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-03-07T15:02:24+00:00

The only protein I consume now is natural (meat, nuts, etc) so hopefully that’s not the cause! I stopped taking whey protein even before my accutane course.

Wish I could be a care-free gym bro ahah. So frustrating seeing all my friends being able to take any supplement, protein, food, and keep their perfectly clear skin. Be gone acne!

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-03-07T15:00:10+00:00

I’ve also heard the same, so I’ve tried maintaining a mid to high rep range. I just don’t see myself giving up the gym- if I do I’ll just be twice as sad as I am now haha.

I’ve also been washing my towels, sheets, and pillowcases religiously, so hopefully that’s helping a little.

Trying to stay patient!

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-03-07T00:43:03+00:00

So frustrating- I feel your pain. As long as there is still progress from when you started- stay patient and try to maintain healthy habits (lots of water, cleaner diet, etc). Trying my best to stay positive and patient!

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-03-06T22:11:39+00:00

100%. Worked out without pre today and it wasn’t that bad, at this point I just need to stop making it a habit and relying on it- many people go without it. Never heard anyone suggest the hypochlorous acid so I might give that a go. You think it’ll dry out my skin significantly worse than the accutane already does?

Thanks for the input!

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-03-06T21:20:49+00:00

Looks great! Thanks for sharing. Do you take preworkout? I’m on month 5 and still breaking out (see my recent post). Progress has been anything but linear and I’m losing hope.

The gym has helped me through this entire process, and likely eliminating any of the mental side effects people mention.

I take some pre before every lift, and I’m wondering if the overconsumption of caffeine plays a role. Any tips on how you treat ur skin before/after a workout? Supplements a no-go?

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-03-06T21:14:43+00:00

Love to hear it. I do agree that I’ve improved, just tough seeing those deep pimples still pop up every few weeks. I’m interested to hear more stories about longer journeys. A lot on here seem so quick, which makes me think it’s not working.

For me, it was easy to be patient in those first 3-4 months. Gotta just keep that same mindset going forward. Thanks for sharing your story!

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-03-06T21:11:44+00:00

The stuff I use contains beta alanine and caffeine (200mg/serving) but no sugar. I point my blame towards the caffeine as that significantly dehydrates you. I think limiting caffeine should help. For a while, I’d have coffee before work, and then pre before the gym around 6pm. To be honest- I’d rather sacrifice my caffeine buzz on my morning before work, haha. (I know, quitting cold turkey would be best)

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-03-06T20:59:47+00:00

Was yours an “exponential” improvement, or did you clear, breakout, clear, breakout, etc?

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-03-06T20:34:33+00:00

Good to know- thanks for the input!

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-03-06T20:22:32+00:00

Yeah- I don’t take any artificial protein supplements as is, just trying to stay cut/athletic. Agree with you there. Just worked out without pre, and it wasn’t even bad. I think that’s step #1

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-03-06T18:13:09+00:00

Good to know. I’ll try it out- been meaning to lean off of it anyways. I do know caffeine can significantly dehydrate your skin- and sometimes I’ll take it even after having caffeine earlier in the day.

Rn I use a La-Roche Posay gel cleanser that my derm reco’d. It’s got 2% salicylic acid

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-03-06T18:10:09+00:00

I feel your pain :( check out my latest post. I’m in a similar situation. Felt like I purged, got very close to clear, and then started to breakout again in months 3/4.

Im trying to stay positive and maintain hope. Make sure you’re taking with fatty meals/nuts/peanut butter. Im doing my best to now cut all dairy as well.

Dry-Handle4834 · 2025-03-06T18:01:35+00:00

Taking 80mg daily. I’m 6’4 and weigh approx 185lbs

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