Stievamycin Tretinoin and Erythromycin Gel

I don't generally get pimples, but my derm prescribed me this a year ago for oil control. However, I stopped using it after my first tube ran out because it became ineffective after using it for a couple months. A week ago I decided to go pick up the second tube in my prescription since i was getting desperate for a solution for my huge pores (which wasn't as big of an issue when I first used this product). I have only been using it a week, about 2-3 times a day, but the pores on my cheeks have already decreased in size SO much. With a bit of makeup, they're hardly even noticeable anymore. I still have to blot the oil off of my face every few hours as well as having to deal with flaky skin around my mouth, but id rather have that than the awful texture i had before! I'm really hoping it continues to work as well as it is, because for the first time in ages i can actually look in the mirror and be happy with what i see.

You must use it constantly to avoid setbacks. Works better than clindoxyl gel. Progress isn't what I hoped for, though. Still not close to getting rid of my acne altogether.

must use consistently. don't use cover up or any other moisturizers or skin products on affected area(s). this makes skin worse and makes progress slower. (says on instructions)

This product actually works!! It takes a while to see results though so hang in there. To get rid of the flakes use a gentle exfoliate no more than three times a week because if you over use it, the exfoliate could irritate your skin more. If you don't have one use baking soda and put a small amount into your daily cleanser because that works just as good, maybe even better than a regular exfoliant. Make sure to wait the 30 minutes after washing your face to put it on because it does make a difference. Also use a really good oil-free moisturizer, I use the new Day and Night moisturizer from Clean and Clear and they work SO well. I've used this product for like 3 months now and I'm acne free. Good luck!

I have been using this product for a week. I asked my doctor to prescribe me this after reading the reviews here. He gave me regular strength and it works very well. I don't have any burning feeling at all. I burn more with OTC pimple clearing gel like clean & clear blemish treatment. It peels off but it's not that ugly. I get a breakout at night , i apply it the same night and by morning my pimple is smaller and not painful. I am using this product along with minocyn antibiotics. My pharmacist says that my face will get worse before it gets better. The fact that i have Stievamycin to make the breakouts less painful is awesome. I'll be waiting for a month to see how well it works together.

My dermatologist said that Stievamycin is the topical form of Accutane. I think it works best for people with oily skin and clogged pores. I've been told it is supposed to shrink the size of your pores and heal scars. I used the mild form of it in the fall, but I didn't like the feeling of it so I rarely used it (bad choice). I was put on the regular strength in January. I learned that using harsh cleansers (which are actually everywhere) make your skin produce more oil, so I'm using Spectro Jel for Oily Skin. Although your skin does not feel clean, it is actually slowly reducing the amount of oil your skin produces. Stievamycin doesn't really irritate my skin, so I'll keep on using it until my dermatologist tells me not to.

I really like this product, I just to have a couple pimples here and there but one day it all took a wrong turn. Thus, my doctor prescribed me this. Took about 5 months for me to see a big difference, but I am really happy with the results. I only get a pimple around my period..other than that I just have some scarring left. But, the product also helps with scarring and I definitely see a difference. Give this product a chance!

I'm curious to see the results after the 30 days I was prescribed it for. So Far, I don't notice any severe improvements but it is slightly & slowly working.it does bring out more blemishes in the beginning but I was warned about that from the pharmacist. My doctor said I should never put anything white (cream, lotion, moisturizer) on my face because I have oily skin and it blocks your pores. He said gel lotions are the way to go. This was news to me because I've been using lotion on my face all my life with no problems, weird. I've never suffered from acne besides the odd pimple here and there so I'm apparently going through adult acne, I'm 29. It's annoying! Started about 6 months ago. I'm only sharing all these details because I'm interested to see ff anyone on this board has just got acne in there adult years? I'd love to hear from you about any solutions or advice. thanks kindly!

I have had moderate to severe acne for the last 8 months, I ve tried everything my dermatologist told me to go into Acutane. But I was frightened so I went to another one and she told me to apply this Stievamycin. Its kind of working but I will tell you more in a few weeks

it takes a long time to work, so you've got to have patience occassionally i still get breakouts, but it definitely works persistence, that's all it takes, apply every day, don't skip it, and it'll work