BPC-157, GHK-Cu, and peptide stacks for acne: what's real?
Quick answer
TRT-associated acne results primarily from androgen-driven increases in sebaceous gland activity, and in some cases from elevated oestrogen secondary to aromatisation. The standard evidence-based approach involves topical agents like benzoyl peroxide and retinoids alongside possible dose or ester adjustments managed by a prescribing clinician. Severe caloric restriction and injectable peptide stacks are not part of any validated clinical protocol for this presentation.
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What did @harveylonsdale_ actually say?
The creator is addressing acne that develops during a first cycle of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). He offers two protocols. The first is a severe caloric restriction approach: eat roughly 1,000 calories per day for 10 to 14 days, keeping it "clean as fuck," with adequate hydration and electrolytes. His reasoning is that food itself is inflammatory, and cutting it dramatically allows the body to "heal itself" the way intermittent fasting does. The second protocol is a topical and hygiene routine: cold or lukewarm face washing, a quality soap or salicylic acid in the shower, a light moisturizer afterward, and 2.5% benzoyl peroxide plus "nice cinnamon" at night. He also lists a peptide stack in the caption, including BPC-157/TB-500, GHK-Cu, KPV, and LL-37, alongside standard vitamins and minerals at doubled doses.
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TRT-associated acne results primarily from androgen-driven increases in sebaceous gland activity, and in some cases from elevated oestrogen secondary to aromatisation.
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TRT-associated acne results primarily from androgen-driven increases in sebaceous gland activity, and in some cases from elevated oestrogen secondary to aromatisation. The standard evidence-based approach involves topical agents like benzoyl peroxide and retinoids alongside possible dose or ester adjustments managed by a prescribing clinician. Severe caloric restriction and injectable peptide stacks are not part of any validated clinical protocol for this presentation.
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What it helps with
- TRT-associated acne results primarily from androgen-driven increases in sebaceous gland activity, and in some cases from elevated oestrogen secondary to aromatisation. The standard evidence-based approach involves topical agents like benzoyl peroxide and retinoids alongside possible dose or ester adjustments managed by a prescribing clinician. Severe caloric restriction and injectable peptide stacks are not part of any validated clinical protocol for this presentation.
- Benzoyl peroxide at 2.5% is a legitimate first-line topical treatment for acne, supported by Cochrane-level evidence (Purdy and DeBerker, 2011).
- A low-glycemic diet over 12 weeks reduced acne lesion counts in a randomised trial (Smith et al., 2007, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition), but this is not the same as a 1,000-calorie crash diet.
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- It may not cover eligibility, contraindications, medication interactions, lab history, or dose escalation.
- BPC-157 decisions still need source quality, legal access, and provider oversight checks.
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Review BPC-157What You'll Learn
- Benzoyl peroxide at 2.5% is a legitimate first-line topical treatment for acne, supported by Cochrane-level evidence (Purdy and DeBerker, 2011).
- A low-glycemic diet over 12 weeks reduced acne lesion counts in a randomised trial (Smith et al., 2007, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition), but this is not the same as a 1,000-calorie crash diet.
- TRT-associated acne is androgen-driven; addressing it properly often requires review of testosterone dose, ester type, or injection frequency with a prescribing clinician.
- Fat-soluble vitamins D3 and E can reach toxic levels if doses are doubled without clinical supervision; fat-soluble vitamins are not excreted the way water-soluble ones are.
- No peer-reviewed human trial supports LL-37 or KPV as treatments for acne, and injectable peptides are not approved by regulators in most countries for any dermatological indication.
- GHK-Cu has some mechanistic evidence for wound healing in laboratory settings, but recommending it as part of an acne protocol goes well beyond what current evidence supports.
- Topical cinnamon as an acne treatment has no credible peer-reviewed evidence; the creator citing it alongside evidence-based ingredients gives it unearned credibility.
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About the Creator
Modern Man Clinic · TikTok creator
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Additional Supplements 👇🏼 Peptides: BPC157/TB500 blend - reduces inflammation / heals tissue Ghku - skin regeneration / scarring KPV - anti - inflammatory LL-37 - immunity & gut health Minerals & Vitamins: double up the doses Magnesium Vitamin C/B/E Vitmain d3 & K2 Zinc Omega 3s Probiotics: Kefir / Kefir yoghurt / Yoghurt (I would have this for meal 1) #acne #menshealth #health #fitness #skin
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