Stievamycin Tretinoin and Erythromycin Gel

I have been using this for 2 years, at first yeah it was making me break out more, but now im not even getting any pimples. I use it ever other day and i apply nivea creme on my face on opposite days, because if idont i get really dry skin. This routine is actually working out for me!:)

A really recommend this . I've been using it for over a year , and my once severe acne is now just light ( mainly because I get lazy and skip some nights , and the acne comes back .. :P )

I'm using the mild version to start with. The doctor told me to go very very slowly, in order to prevent redness and an initial breakout. Every evening for a week I put on a very thin layer on my face for an hour then wash it off. Then the next two to three weeks I can leave it on for 3-4 hours. Only after a month do I try and leave it on all night. In a few months I can move up to the next strength. If you go too fast, and put too much on for too many hours then you will probably get a burning sensation, and possibly a worse initial breakout. The cream was also inexpensive - only $15.50 BEFORE my insurance kicked in. I'll repost after I've used this cream longer.

I RECOMMEND THIS! just buy cetaphil with it. and maybe a really good facewash before you apply it. and put solugel on first and then cetaphil.

I've been using Stievamycin Regular Gel for almost a year now and my skin is immaculate in comparison to before. I used it every night when it was first prescribed to me in Feb. 2007 and now my skin is perfect. I am actually able to go out without makeup on. My doctor told me to use a gentle cleanser during the day such as 'Spectroderm' (I use the one for dry skin and it helps out tons). She also told me to use an exfoliating scrub 3 times a week; the product I use is 'St. Ives Apricot Scrub' to remove the dead cells and skin that Stievamycin leaves behind. This regimen has worked wonders for me; a year later and my skin is clear and it has REMAINED clear after I stopped using the product. ***(Here's a hint at evening out your skin tone after clearing your face: if your skin can handle it get some sun! It completely evened out my skin but then again I have an olive tone which tans very evenly). I hope this helps and encourages others to stick with the product and give it time!

Feeling quite discouraged right now and and a little jealous of the people who are having positive outcomes from this product. I was first put on the mild gel which didn't clear up my acne completely but I felt it kept it at bay.. When I was done my first tube and went to get more i found out they were no longer receiving it anymore.. Not sure why but I think it has to do with the French and English bull**** going on in Quebec right now. So I called a few places and one pharmacy had it but only the "regular gel" so I figured hey it would probably work better then the mild.. Well it's been about 2 weeks I've been using it and I've broken out horribly. Mostly around my jaw line and chin.. Very inflamed red and painful, they are like hard balls that are taking forever to heal. I know it gets worse before it gets better but this is just killing me.. Trying my best to stay positive and not give up but I can't even look at myself anymore. Even feeling more acne under the skin which sucks because that will be coming up soon and adding to my already horrible skin. Hoping this clears up soon.. Been over 10 years dealing with severe acne :( I'm pressing "recommend" because it seems to work for more people then not work.

I was given stievamycin gel for my acne a few weeks ago and I can already see a definite improvement! I was scared at first because I heard it burns a lot, but I haven't found it too bad thus far. I now only use the gel where I get acne (chin and forehead) because I found it was drying out my cheeks. If you read the instructions, this product is recommended for use at night and is also supposed to be washed off in the morning! Any stiffness or dryness from the gel should only be temporary. I also use another light cream if I notice dry/flaky patches of skin.

USE SOLAR PROTECTION 50%!!! IF YOU DONT USE, YOU WILL GET BLACK SPOTS!

If you stick to using it every night, then it will work. If you forget to put it on for a week, you pretty much need to start again. Get a good moisturizer ( I use Cetaphil wash and moisturizer) because you will get very dry skin. Sun Screen is important if you're in the sun. I also use in partner with Hydrophase Solugel, which I use for the mornings. Keep at it, my skin cleared right up until I stopped using it.

All gone.