Stievamycin Tretinoin and Erythromycin Gel

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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%
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42%
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15.1%
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8.8%
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2.9%

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September 17, 2008

Pros:

Clears up acne very fast.

Cons:

No burning, just a little drying of the skin nothing to worry about.

I'll recommend this product,just buy betadine Surgical scrub and you're good to go
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May 6, 2008

Pros:

makes pimples smaller

Cons:

drys skin and burns face

I've used this product for 4 months (which is more than the 8 week cycle) that people say is the amount of time needed to get this product working. Still got acne, along with really dry peeling skin.
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April 10, 2008

Pros:

-Reduces size of acne
-Clears away some acne

Cons:

-When one spot of acne clears another usually grows bigger
-Face is tight in the morning
-Small burn sometimes, feels like iodine on a cut(not that painful)

It works good, better than all over the counter drugs I've used. You'll need a face wash to wash your face before you out it on and after to take it off.
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January 21, 2008

Pros:

Amazing makes my skin look younger, fresher, removes dead dull skin, it helps with the acne by unclogging pores.

Cons:

Sometimes skin gets dry in winter but I fix that with unscented Aveno moisturizer with oatmeal (Walmart sells a less expensive version) or aloe vera gel, or just don't apply gel for a few days till dryness goes away.

Great results with Stievamycin gel, it works extreamly well for me. I think I have been using it for 5 years now. I sometimes only use it 2 evenings per week, before I retire on clean skin, make sure your skin has time to dry (15 min) before you apply it, don't apply if skin is still wet from washing. I think important to apply very very thin layer of gel to skin, skip a day if it irritates too much. A small tube 25g will last me 4-6 months.
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October 20, 2007

Pros:

-quick and easy to apply
-Skin looks better

Cons:

-dries out the skin quite a bit
-sometimes it stings, but nothing too bad

I was told I had to be patient for this to work, so I have been. I've been using stievamycin fo about 7 weeks and I've noticed an improvement, but by no means is my acne all gone. I had little bumps all over my forehead, and there are definitely less now. If I feel a zit coming, applying this to the spot seems to dry it out before it get to big. So far it seems to be slowly looking better and hopefully it continues to improve over the next few months.
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September 7, 2007

Pros:

drying up acne
removing marks

Cons:

slight dryness
slight flaking
slight burning and irritation

I've been using stieva (free) for exactly 15 days along with Phisohex ($20.00). I am 30 years old and have had very mild acne over my years until now its mroe moderate. I used Stievamycin in high school and it worked well then so my sister suggested I go to the doctor and get a prescription. It does leave a clear film and it did clear bumps on my nose to reveal nice clear skin but made me right cheek a little red and blotchy...I just woke up one day due to stress and life changes and trying some new cream to see the sides of my face, forehead and chin were covered..when over the counter treatments stopped working, I started crying and people were asking me what happened to my face I knew I needed a prescription....so far it seems to be drying up the acne, but the marks seem more noticeable..I am trying to be patient and everyone here who left positive comments have helped.
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February 16, 2007
I've had constant breakouts since about my second year in highschool (15-16) and I'm 21 now and it hasn't stopped. My face isn't horrible but I'm so frustrated with ALWAYS having to wear makeup. Anyways this is the first time I've been prescribed any kind of medicine for my face. My doctor wanted to put me on some oral antibiotics but I wouldn't allow it because of some horror stories I've heard about extremely dangerous side effects. I've been using the gel for about a week now and I have to agee, my face is REALLY dry and itchy and I do have red spots. What I've noticed so far is that it has reduced the number of pimples I notice on a daily basis so that's a bonus. But I'm also wondering if this has to do with the point I'm at in my menstrual cycle as well since over the years I've noticed my breakouts are closely related to that. I'm going to continue using it, I know it will take some time. Got my fingers crossed! Anyone know what kind of moisturizer I can use during the day?
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November 13, 2006

Pros:

It works!

Cons:

Makes skin uncomfortable and red when applied. When not using it (during the day), skin is dry.

IT WORKS! :-)
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January 30, 2013

Pros:

It works FAST!!

Cons:

It's to expensive

I have only used this twice and i have all ready seen results!!! I think this its actually going to work for me, i have dry skyn and my derm. Told me to wash my face twice a day with CETAPHIL it's and apply the gel (Stievamycin) at night and to wash it off In the morning.
October 23, 2009

Pros:

It works fast and takes acne away

Cons:

dries skin

This products works kinda fast, i use it alogn with Indoxyl and Normaderm, and together they work marvelously