Zinc soaps to treat acne

[Helboi]

Not sure where to put this thread, so please move it if necessary.

Anyone have good recommendations on reasonably priced zinc soap? I've heard it's good at controlling body acne. I have a fairly mild issue with it, but I'd still like to control it better if I can.

Do I need to use it daily? Or with a mild case would a few times a week suffice?

 

[Nelson Vergel]

Here you go

Noble Formula 2% Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) Bar Soap 3.25 oz - Hand Crafted in the USA, Especially Formulated for Those with Psoriasis, Eczema, Dry and Sensitive Skin

 

[Helboi]

Here you go

Noble Formula 2% Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) Bar Soap 3.25 oz - Hand Crafted in the USA, Especially Formulated for Those with Psoriasis, Eczema, Dry and Sensitive Skin

Thanks, that's the one I was looking at, just wasn't sure if there was something better.

To keep the expense reasonable, I was planning to use it a few times a week in affected areas. Is that going to do me any good, or does it require daily use to be effective?

 

[trt4me]

I use Nizoral on affected areas when I get a break only until it goes aways.
Other things that helped:
750mg of b5 with 250mg of an amino that I foget now, 3x a day
10% peroxide soap
Having E2 managed

 

[Vince Carter]

E2 was and is one of my key indicators for Acne. At last test I was 39 and my acne has cleared greatly and become much more manageable but is still a problem. When my E2 was hitting 50s and 60s was when I was at my worst in acne across my shoulders and back. I was using every product I could find...zinc soap, sal acid, benz peroxide, back scrubber loofa, showering 2x a day, changing shirts 3-4 times a day, I was getting very very frustrated.

 

[trt4me]

yep

E2 was and is one of my key indicators for Acne. At last test I was 39 and my acne has cleared greatly and become much more manageable but is still a problem. When my E2 was hitting 50s and 60s was when I was at my worst in acne across my shoulders and back. I was using every product I could find...zinc soap, sal acid, benz peroxide, back scrubber loofa, showering 2x a day, changing shirts 3-4 times a day, I was getting very very frustrated.

Everything you wrote is also good to do.
When I stopped TRT a while ago I assume I got an estrogen rebound or simply the T to E ration was bad, shoulders exploded in acne, that was my first indication of E2.

i always had some shoulder acne but if E2 is too high holy cow. I get these deep hard ones and those are the worst kind.
The best thing I ever used was panoxyl bar soap. That stuff works for alot of people, too bad the bar has been discontinued.

 

[Helboi]

E2 was and is one of my key indicators for Acne. At last test I was 39 and my acne has cleared greatly and become much more manageable but is still a problem. When my E2 was hitting 50s and 60s was when I was at my worst in acne across my shoulders and back. I was using every product I could find...zinc soap, sal acid, benz peroxide, back scrubber loofa, showering 2x a day, changing shirts 3-4 times a day, I was getting very very frustrated.

I've heard this about high E2. My last test had me at 49 if I recall correctly (sensitive). We're trying to bring it down over the past few months without an AI, so we'll see what my next test says. I may have to give in to an AI eventually...because I hate this acne thing.

 

[CoastWatcher]

I've heard this about high E2. My last test had me at 49 if I recall correctly (sensitive). We're trying to bring it down over the past few months without an AI, so we'll see what my next test says. I may have to give in to an AI eventually...because I hate this acne thing.

My estradiol hit 55 and my shoulders and back flared with acne. I did bring it down to between 28 and 31 (no AI) and it cleared. Good luck.

 

[Vince Carter]

I had to go back on Ai but just .15mg 2XW, I'm afraid I need just a little bit more down from that last test of 39, maybe get me to 35. Need to retest in a 2-3 weeks but an absolute acne improvement so far.