Stievamycin Tretinoin and Erythromycin Gel

Reviews
3.9
205 Reviews

Stievamycin Mild Gel
Active Ingredients:
Tretinoin (.01%) and Erythromycin (4%).

Inactive ingredients:
BHT, ethyl alcohol, and hydroxypropyl cellulose.

Stievamycin Gel
Active Ingredients:
Tretinoin (.025%) and Erythromycin (4%).

Inactive Ingredients:
BHT, ethyl alcohol, and hydroxypropyl cellulose.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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31.2%
4
42%
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15.1%
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8.8%
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2.9%

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July 12, 2008

Pros:

-get skin cleared up
-u wear it before u go to bed so when ur up and about there is nothin on ur face to worry about

Cons:

get worst before it gets better

it really works and i would recommend it to any 1
May 15, 2008

Pros:

Got rid of the very painful cysts on my face. Smoothed out my skin.

Cons:

The acne is bright red in the first few weeks. applying. Takes awhile to see results.

If used with a non-oily moisturizer, your skin will be good as new!
April 18, 2008

Pros:

Clears up skin somewhat

Cons:

Burns skin, leaves red, flaky marks behind, hard to apply

I've only been on this product for 4 weeks, so I'm not seeing major results yet (but hope to!). My doctor recommended the mild gel to use every 3 days (basically twice a week), and I started out on that regime. However, it seemed to be clearing and my sensitive skin was tolerating it, so I started every second day. BIG MISTAKE. Seriously, do what your doctor tells you! I am now trying to diminish large red marks along my jaw and cheeks, that turn yellow and scaly when dried out. It's awful, and it burns as well. I have stopped using the product on those sections until it "heals" (which I hope it does). I also found that the moisturizer I was using (Alba Organics oil-free) started to burn my skin after I had used the Stievamycin, so I wasn't sure if I should use the lotion before or after. Any suggestions? Also tried the Cetaphil SPF lotion, and it made my skin much drier! But the gentle cleanser is awesome!
December 30, 2007

Pros:

clears skin

Cons:

clears skin in a few months AND SHOULD CONTINUE TO USE

I started in August and my face is now clear. It cleared in October and I still use it. I've come to understand, like any cleanser, you need to use some treatment to clear blemishes. I don't use the stievamycin so much now but I do us the Phisohex daily. Around my cycle I use stievmycin more. Phisohex can only be purchased w/ a prescription but it works better than any other cleanser I ever used. I just need to go to the doctor, ask what I can and cannot use on my face and get a new prescription for Phisohex. Do not give up. I am black and thought this wouldn't work for me and feared having to use Proactiv forever. Either way you, need to clean you face and use a regimen that doesn't cause irritation and breakouts, if you are prone, so one that works is best.
June 25, 2007

Pros:

-reduces previous scars(red blotches)

Cons:

-minor dryness
-tingles your skin when applied

Ive been using it for about a week and im staying patient because i heard it takes about 8 weeks to see an improvment.
April 2, 2007

Pros:

-clears mild acne
-reduces cysts bumps
-removes scars

Cons:

-caused dry, flaky, itchy,red skin
-burns when applying, especially on open pores
-still does not clear up all my acne

A doctor gave me this gel, started with regular, and still using it. I tried it when i was 14 when my acne was bad but not that severe, maybe 3-5 cysts and a hell lot of whiteheads and blacheads. This gel was a burden to use, because my acne was random all over my face, so i had to put it everywhere causing it to be like a mask. i saw a difference in the first 2-3 days, then it got worse, but that was part of the process. Flushing out all the bacteria out and washing it off of the top layer of gel. Well the bottom line is, it does work but never really cleared up my acne, my scars have faded but i still get cysts, but no whiteheads? Well anyways it did nothing for my blackheads, they just sat there clogging my pore and i also found that the gel seemed to make my pores mor visible, and i'm pretty sure its not from popping any zits, cuz even if its hard to believe i've never popped a pimple. I've been on the gel for more than a year and my acne is still not going away.
April 2, 2012

Pros:

at first acne cleared

Cons:

skin was majorly irritated
-dry peeling skin
-smells bad
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I was prescribed this from my gp, awful stuff, i have since cleared my acne using other things but this did more damage than it did good
April 12, 2009

Pros:

reduces inflamation
stops new pimples

Cons:

takes time to work
dries skin
tightens skin

ive been using this for about 3 weeks and its helped a bit but still a lot of work to be done. i hope that it will keep on improving. btw i got it for freeeeee
January 24, 2009

Pros:

Clears skin quickly and keeps it relatively pimple free. Because of the Vitamin A in Stievamycin it promotes newer skin cells to surface allowing a restorative effect to the skin.

Cons:

Dryness and burning. However, both can be easily combated by only using treatment every other day until you skin is less irritated.
As for the sun exposure warning, personally I did not follow this and experienced no additional side effects.

Stievamycin is one of the best choice for a long-term topical treatment. Although if you experience acne elsewhere than on you face Stievamycin is not a logical choice. Overall great product and I highly recommend it!
August 30, 2008

Pros:

Love it use with benzaclin at night i like this better because it dosent stain

Cons:

you have to wait 20- 30 mins to dry skin

BUY IT! 5 dollars with insurance