Stievamycin Tretinoin and Erythromycin Gel

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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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June 30, 2008

Pros:

- Gets rid of your acne!!
- Use at bedtime so you don't have to walk around with gel all over your face :P
- Clear gel so you can't see it on your face

Cons:

- Makes your skin dry and occasionally flaky
- Sometimes burns (I only found that it burned in the first month after that it never hurt my face)
- Makes your acne worse before it gets better

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!
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June 28, 2008

Pros:

minimizes acne in 1 application
paid by insurance

Cons:

doesn't wash off easily

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.
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June 22, 2008

Pros:

Clears away acne. Easy to apply. Dries quickly! Smooths and evens out skin.

Cons:

Causes more breakouts initially. Dries skin and can cause it to peel. Take a LONG time to work.

Patience is needed with this stuff, but slowly and surely it starts working and clears away the acne. I'm expecting my acne to be completely gone in a couple more weeks!
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June 13, 2008

Pros:

Really seems to have started working right away, though maybe that's a coincidence. I'm thrilled. I use the mild every night and will go up to the regular after a while.

Cons:

Really no problem. A little flakiness on spots that are healing. I use mostly on oily parts (so, not cheeks or forehead).

I cannot believe my derm never told me about this and was going to let me go on Accutane (again) without trying this. My family dr., who uses it herself, prescribed it. I am very hopeful that it will clear up even my cystic acne, and I will be glad to use it for the rest of my life.
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June 12, 2008

Pros:

works. it cleared up my acne

Cons:

took a long time to work. the first couple of months were terrible -- more break outs, but after that, it started working

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
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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 23, 2008

Pros:

-Dries the area affected instantaniously.
-Clears and fades scaring, and red marks.

Cons:

-Although drying is a pro, it is also a con. some may be embarrassed if overdrying occurs. when in doubt, moisturize.
-Redness

I sufferd from severe cystic acne, I use Stievamycin from November through April. It was a long stretch with doubt along the way. But now my skin is almost perfectly clear. And those who worry of getting rid of acne scars after the fact, this product both fights acne and reduces redmarks and scarring. I highly reccomend it to anyone.
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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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March 21, 2008

Pros:

-gets rid of inflammation
-makes pimples smaller after 2 days

Cons:

The only bad thing about it is that it dry's out your skin, but if you only put it on at night before you go to bed it will work miracles.

I used to use proactive and it only made my acne worse and i hate it..i returned it after 2 and a half months of use and got my money back. I HATE PROACTIVE. Then i went to a normal walk-in clinic and they prescribed me this miracle worker. I really started to see result after a week or so..i have been using it for 2 weeks now and i am getting more clear, and my skin has never looked so good. I only had acne on my cheeks and the odd pimple on my forehead and chin area, but now i'm gettin clear and im feeling more and more confident everyday. Please stick with this medication. Even though i haven't used it for as long as everyone else, i believe this will actually work and i couln't be happier!!:)
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February 26, 2008

Pros:

-it works after a month
-better skin
-taste good

Cons:

- burn like fire at first use
dry the skin sometimes

use it for 3 years now...had a medium-hight acné. now a very low. thats a good product but : BE PATIENT. see ya mother f**ka
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