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Steroids Scar Bodybuilder’s Chest and Back
Steroid induced acne has resulted in permanent scarring for a 21 year old bodybuilder. This is a stark warning to all those that take steroids, or are considering taking steroids, to try to build muscle faster. Steroid use is still a major problem, and it is often the young and impressionable that opt for steroids, without even considering the potential dangers.
In the recent case, a young German bodybuilder developed acne after taking steroids. However, rather than stopping the steroid abuse, or seeing his doctor, he continued as he was concerned that his mucles would stop growing if he stopped taking the steroids. The bodybuilder did eventually stop taking the steroids, but only after they had caused his testicals to shrink to the size of peanuts, and his sperm count to plummet to the point that his was practically infertile.
The doctors in Germany that examined the man were horrified at the extent of the massive, deep ulcerating sores on the chest and back. The bodybuilder has been left scarred for life as a result of his foolish actions.
Dr Peter Arne Gerber, from the Department of Dermatology at Heinrich-Heine-University in Düsseldorf, Germany, said moderate amounts of the drug could cause big problems, as is now evidenced in the above photo of bodybuilding scarring.
“There is probably a dose-effect with the steroids but it’s also dependent on how the individual reacts,” Dr Peter Arne Gerber, 2008.
The British Crime Survey estimate that there are 42,000 steroid users in the UK, but some experts believe the true figure could be twice as high. Anabolic steroids are usually synthesised from the male reproduction hormone testosterone. They have been banned by many sporting bodies, including the International Olympic Committee, because of their danger to health and the potential for competitive advantage.
It is difficult to determine what percent of the population in general have actually used anabolic steroids, but the number seems to be fairly low. Studies in the United States have shown anabolic steroid users tend to be mostly middle-class heterosexual men with a median age of about 25 who are noncompetitive bodybuilders and non-athletes and use the drugs for cosmetic purposes. Another study found that non-medical use of AAS among college students was at or less than 1%. According to a recent survey, 78.4% of steroid users were non-competitive bodybuilders and non-athletes while about 13% reported unsafe injection practices such as reusing needles, sharing needles, and sharing multidose vials. Source: Wikipedia – Steroids
Jim McVeigh from Liverpool John Moores University, who heads up the substance use and abuse department, says;
“It’s well documented that some individuals can experience severe acne. Often this is just a transient problem – most people wouldn’t consider it a significant barrier to using anabolic steroids. There is a lack of studies examining the side effects of steroid abuse. Robust scientific research is required to establish exactly what effects anabolic steroids have on heavy users.” Jim McVeig, 2008
Really to stop youngsters from starting steroid abuse, more education is required teaching the dangers while still at school, as by the time people start suggesting young bodybuilders take steroids in gyms and weight lifting clubs, they have no information on which to make a decision.
News source: BBC Health News
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This is another one of the stories that are put out by idiots ( they got their info from wikipedia?) that is either propaganda against steroid use, or just written by someone who is misinformed and truly believes that this type of thing occurs in all cases. Its like saying that because one person out of a couple thousand at my university had a seizure after being vaccinated with the swine-avian mist; His testicles shrunk huh? this is based on negative feedback, which lowers the amount of LH in the body and therefore lowers the amount of testosterone produced in the leydig cells in the testicles.. taking synthetic LH (HCG) will prevent any testicular shrinkage. So, while 16 year old girls are prescribed oral steroids (the ones that cause liver damage, not injectables,pricking yourself is actually way safer) just go ahead and highlight the effects of insane dosing for too long a time by a few stupid kids. It really is an issue though, kids taking substances which, when used right are perfectly safe and just overall amazing for the ADULT body
( not to mention that of AIDs and cancer patients, although many doctors wont even prescribe it to them, for fear of backlash.. idk who the hell would know, and who would care bc the doctor is a DOCTOR and went to school and has a right to prescribe something he feels fit.. remembe,r he prescribes estrogens and progestins to little girls, but not androgens to aIDS patients)
and they take these substances and completely screw themselves up with them.. not all the time, but sometimes. This article clearly shows though, a lack of knowledge of how AAS is used properly and safely. Its a reflection of how little the general public knows.. thats why kids screw themselves up, and the public believe that rare reactions like the pics describes happens everytime someone takes them.. btw, this pic has been floating around for years.. f’ing propaganda.
Michael, this story was reported by the BBC after appearing the The Lancet. Dr Peter Arne Gerber, from the Department of Dermatology at Heinrich-Heine-University in Düsseldorf also warned that even moderate use of certain steroids imposes a risk.
This is meant as a warning (read 2nd sentence of article). It is not propaganda, just reporting news. Remember that steroids are illegal in some countries. Would you condone the use of narcotics if it made muscles bigger?
Yes, some people are able to take drugs in a responsible way. Women are often given pethidine during child birth. But this does not mean that the average person is capable of determining what responsible use is. And when people become so focused on reaching their goals and objectives, common sense is forgotten.
The article is a warning for every person who if offered steroids by a friend or gym partner to help bulk up. People should know the risks, even if they are small. Some people are not being vaccinated against swine flu because there is an unknown risk.
If you are taking steroids and getting good results now, then good for you. But remember, the drug is banned by all professional sports for a good reason.
And re-read Jim McVeig’s comment at the end of the article.