Stievamycin Tretinoin and Erythromycin Gel

I started using this 4 days ago and I can already notice a huge improvement, it is such a relief. Stick with it guys, it does make your skin really dry at the beginning, so apply it at night and moisturize in the morning. Do not use a lot, just a thin layer. WOOT.

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.

This this actually does work but u need 2 be a very patient person 2 use this stuff. You start 2 see a little bit of its magic in 2 months. I have really bad BAD acne and when i started 2 use it, it reli did work. My scars even vanished. The probablems i got from this stuff is it left my forehead shiny. Also it made my skin really dry but that was solved when i used this non oily cream called complex 15. I used also the strong gel but that made my skin EXTRA dry. it was reli bad. So i do recommend this product but i need 2 try proactive 2 see if that really is the magic stuff.

I had acne for as long as I can remember, I actually couldn't remember the last time I felt a smooth surface on my face. It got to the point where I wanted to ask my doctor what I could do to change this because I had already tried every cleanser, soap, natural remedy and diet change out there. I have combination skin (oily on t-zone and dry around mouth) so it was hard to find something suitable. My doctor recommended the regular (0.025%) Stievamycin gel and told me "It's going to get worse before it gets better" And he was right, because a week after I started applying it (every night before bed), my skin had been inflamed and it felt more painful to touch my face. After that short period of time, I noticed my skin getting clearer every day. It was a moderately paced process because I had been using it from mid-March to early-June, but now my pimples are so small and unnoticeable. All thats left now is scarring It did dry out my skin, but now that I don't get as many pimples, I use it every other night and use a moisturizer every other night. I know the pain of living with acne, therefore, I would highly reccomend this to anyone because it worked great for me!

Bottom line: For those of you with fairly sensitive skin (like myself), STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT! Sure, it'll dry out your pimple, but it's left me with the most horrifying burn I've ever experienced from an acne product. I'm currently left with a hyperpigmented mark (the size of a quarter) that is not fading and isn't easily covered up (even with thick make-up). PLEASE use this product cautiously. I used it at night for two days and that's all it took to severely burn me.

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!

Burns, not for everyone, but works

I've been using this product for quite some time after my doctor recomended it to me. It hadden't worked for my sisters in the past but I was willing to try anything. Now, I normally have extreamly oily skin and after a few days of trying it, it completely dryed me out. I got to the point when I knew it was damaging my skin more then it was helping it even though my acne was clearing. Even with the moisturizers my doctor had put me on, the best I get is 'normal' skin with some flaking and ichiness.

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!

It works like a charm. Used it for 2 years before and stopped but have started to use it again! I think I'm just going to keep using it now cause I trust it and I'm sick of dealing with blemishes. I'm also currently on Diane 35 (another charmer) and apply the mild steivmycin every night. I use neostrata cleanser, toner, and mosturizer before bed...in the morning I just rinse off the medication with warm water, scrub any areas which are really peely, apply toner and put on tons of mosturizer. I exfoliate with Queen Helene's mint julep scrub and Alba's papaya enzyme mask once a week (found in health food stores). This regime works very well for me and helps with the inevitable dryness. The dryness is a bit of a pain cause it takes me longer to get ready in the morning applying makeup and all....but my clearer and radiant skin makes it very worth it.