Erythromycin Reviews

Hey, I'm 16 and I have had terrible acne for approximately 4 years now. Over the counter products for me are pretty useless, I understand what it feels like when you believe you have tried every possible treatment, so hang in there guys x . Patience is the key, in time you'll discover what's right for you.

I know this is a little early to rate his product as I am not 100% sure my results will improve futher, or will be of a long term effect from this oral antibiotic, but anyway. I've been on the oral capsules of Erythomicin for 5 days now, I had an appointment earlier this week with my doctor because I was desperate to see a dermatologist as I had one of the worst break outs so far and I had even taken days off school because I was so depressed as a result.

My doctor describes my acne condition as moderate, but around the time of my period my skin becomes really inflamed and I develop larger, irritated spots, so to me it appears to be quite severe at times.

I know treatments take time and patience but i've noticed nothing but positive results during my 5 days of intake. Inflammation has gone right down, the sore, larger spots have dried up, leaving red marks, but they disappear in time. I haven't really noticed many other spots forming but they have reduced in size, if not ceased to form dramatically. So fingers crossed it will continue to work effectively =) . I recommend it to those with 'angry', moderate acne.

For a year, it was wonderful. Cleared up my adult acne, and I was confident and attractive again. Then, apparently I started to build up resistant. So, now I've gone back to BP; however, don't have the results I had when I first went on erythromycin. Still doing both: Eryth at night, BP during day, but BP over the swollen ones at night. Using the Eryth 2% topical gel. I use it on my back, since it doesnt stain clothes: which is my biggest complaint against BP. Obviously, since I'm on this site, I'm looking for the next "wonderful" treatment. :(

Have been on 5 different prescribed acne medications for over 6 years now. The Benzemycin gel was the first one my dermatologist prescribed for me, and it's still the one I use the most. It hasn't gotten rid of my acne 100% (but then, nothing has yet), but it's given me the best results.

The only thing I don't like about it is it's EXTREMELY drying. I can't even use it more than 3 or 4 days straight before I have to give my skin a break, or my face starts to peel as if it were sunburned. But other than that, it's pretty effective.

I've had a friend telling me to try this for over two years now. I finally succomed after despairing results with Sulfact-R and Minocin.
I'm not using the topical with a sponge top applicator and the results are there to be witnessed overnight.
It is so inexpensive compared to the the pharaceuticals I've tried. I feel so grateful to my friend and his suggestion.

i have been using erythromycin gel (2 %) for a little while now and all it has done is dried my skin to the point where I don't leave my house in the morning... i may have an alergic reaction to this drug, but my family physician doesn't think that's likely. Using this product in moderation and when applying, I applied sparingly, did not dry my skin out as much, albeit it probably isn't doing as much to clear my acne. it has cleared it up a little, but I am using multiple medications, to be honest, the $30 cost can buy you 3 or 4 months of clearasil, which works for most. I use both and my skin is improving... slowly.

Best treatment, cleared up acne in only six months.

Ive been on it for 1 month and ive had no improvement in my skin, i'm going to the dermotogist next week so hopefully they will be able to give me something stronger.

Been using erythromycin for 3 months, not much improvement. Also really bad side effects; diarrhea, indigestion, Dry Itchy Skin! arghhhh! Now decided to stop taking it! Trying tetracyclines.

I've been on it for exactly two months now and it hasn't done a thing. It also has made my skin incredibly dry and itchy.

I've been using erythromycin (sponge on solution) for about a year now, and my acne is definitely less noticeable. I'm using it only at night so it doesnt irritate my skin. I've heard of a bunch of people saying it dries out your skin, but it only does that for the first couple of weeks. I used a moisturizing face wash before using the solution and it kept my face from getting too dried out.