Is Big Pharma really out there to help people or only to profit? A major pharmaceutical company is in hot water this week after it was revealed that they considered destroying their own stockpiles of vital cancer treatment medication in order to raise prices. Aspen Pharmacare had a problem – they could continue to […]
2017
Avodart (Dutasteride) Use in Bodybuilding
Dutasteride is a 5-Alpha reductase enzyme which is designed to prevent the conversion of testosterone to it’s more androgenic counterpart Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is the cause of male pattern hair loss and benign prostate enlargement and Dutasteride is approved for treating benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). Dutasteride has similar action to Finasteride but differs in that […]
Arimidex (Anastrozole)
Arimidex (Anastrozole) is a aromatase inhibitor (AI) in the anti estrogen classification. Arimidex eliminates estrogen by binding to it and disabling the aromatase enzyme which is responsible for the conversion of androgens to estrogen. Arimidex is used in treatment of breast cancer patients and gained attention by bodybuilders for the purpose of controlling estrogen. Estrogen […]
Keratolytics For Treating Acne
Keratolytics improve acne symptoms by preventing the pores from clogging and are commonly used in mild acne. Many Over The counter Acne Treatments contain Keratolytic medications and most common are Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic Acid. Most items found in your local shops are lower strengths where as items from online Pharmacies often have higher strengths […]
Acne Treatments: What are the options?
Acne Treatments can depend on a variety of factors such as age, gender, treatment history, age, and more. Below is a listing of possible treatments to give you a basic understanding of each. Over The Counter (OTC) Treatments When most people first develop acne symptoms, they initially turn to Over The Counter (OTC) acne products. […]
Pharmaceutical Options for the Treatment of Acne
Pharmaceutical Treatments are an important part of many acne treatment regimens. They are particularly useful for patients with moderate to severe acne symptoms. A wide variety of medications are routinely used to treat acne symptoms, but almost all of them are members of one of four major pharmaceutical types: Antibiotics,Retinoids, Keratolytics, or Hormonal Treatments. Each […]
Anabolic Steroids and Acne
Anabolic Steroids are generally used in Testosterone Replacement Therapy and for aesthetic purposes for men and women as well as used by sports enthusiasts. Anabolic Steroids should not be confused with Corticosteroid injections which treat acne, Anabolic Steroids cause or worsend acne symptoms. There are various risks and side effects of Anabolic Steroid (AAS) use […]
Retinoids For Treating Acne
Retinoids are medications that reduce the production of sebum in the skin and can as such improve acne symptoms by decreasing the bacteria growth and preventing pores from clogging. They also increase cellular turnover and common treatments for acne scaring and lines. Oral retinoids such as Accutane are generally used for moderate to severe acne […]
Antibiotics For Treating Acne
Antibiotics limit the growth of bacteria that contribute to acne symptoms and are often used in conjunction with other treatments. Oral antibiotics affect the whole body and treat moderate to severe acne and are usually combined with retinoids. Top Selling Antibiotics for treating acne from AIPCTSHOP.com Augmentin Dapsone Doxycycline Amoxicillin Levofloxacin Moxifloxacin Rifabutin Erythromycin Clindamycin […]
Hormonal Treatments For Acne
Androgen Hormones like Testosterone can stimulate the growth of sebaceous glands and increase the production of sebum resulting in the growth of acne causing bacteria. There are two main types of hormonal modulating medications used in acne treatment, Androgen Inhibitors and Hormonal Contraceptives (BirthControl) Androgen Inhibitors block the androgen hormones and thus block the stimulation […]
