The Stiefel story is about generations of worldwide success. Our story is very different than any other pharmaceutical company. 

"Throughout our history, Stiefel has built a trusted reputation with dermatologists and other skin health professionals. Stiefel evokes a sense of certainty and partnership in the minds of skin health professionals.

We have been building this reputation since the company’s inception – in 1847 – when Stiefel was established in Europe. Our founder, John David Stiefel joined forces with trailblazing dermatologists Ferdinand von Hebra and Paul Unna, to develop some of the world’s first medicated soaps.

Since then, Stiefel has expanded beyond soap to pioneer the use of benzoyl peroxide for acne management; introduce proven solutions, like dual-action Duac^® Topical Gel (clindamycin, 1% - benzoyl peroxide, 5%); and globalize breakthrough delivery vehicles, like VersaFoam^® technology, to patients of every age, gender and skin type. More than 160 years later, skin health professionals and consumers have come to rely on Stiefel and its products to serve their needs.

Today, Stiefel maintains the tradition J.D. Stiefel created by continuing to collaborate with skin health professionals around the world to find innovative solutions to skin conditions.”