Tazorotene (Tazorac, Avage) Reviews

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VICKY, NY Jun 20th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I AM 61 STILL BREACKING OUT AND BLACKHEADS I LOVE THIS PRODUCK MY SKIN NEVER LOOCKED SO GOOD MY FINE LINE ARE DISAPEARING. WILL TAKE THIS FOREVER Cons: NOTHING LOVE IT Bottom Line: LOVE IT Recommended: Yes Usage: VICKY has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 20.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, Ohio Jun 17th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: seems to work, cheap because of insurance Cons: not so great in the beginning, may burn at first and is extremely drying (before your skin gets used to it) Bottom Line: I began using tazorac about a month or so ago. I started and used it for a few days, then stopped because it burnt so bad (made my face itch) and made me break out worse. Just recently, maybe 3 days ago, I began using it again and am not experiencing the same effects I did before. When I shower, I wash my face with St. Ive's face wash for acne prone skin, apply my oil-free moisturizer and rinse it off (yes, I rinse it off!). When I'm all done and my face is dry I apply a small bit of tazorac on my face before bed (only once daily). Like a pea size on my forehead (where it's the worst for me), on the sides of my nose, above my mouth, and near my hairline. It doesn't burn at all anymore and I think I am seeing positive effects. But one of the best tips I can give anyone is BE GENTLE with your face- don't scrub hard. And wear oil-free makeup as I do. Good luck! Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a day or two. Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, Atlanta, Georgia Jun 16th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: It starts out good, severe acne gets better but it doesnt completely go away. Scars start to blend in but it eventually stops. Cons: Face peels and looks oily at night, rubs off on pillow if its still oily when u go to sleep. Took way too long to start to work. Bottom Line: Ive used this for a couple months and it started out well- getting rid of about 1/2 my acne and lowered its severity. But it takes long to work so give it time. I still havent gotten rid of mine completely but im hoping it will go away eventually. If it doesnt start to work within the first 3 weeks stop using it and find something else. Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 50.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Vixen, Columbia, SC Jun 13th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Clears the skin, minimizes pimples, evens tone. Cons: OILY skin, especially if you are a women who wears makeup, even a small amount. Dryness, even burns if you are not careful! Bottom Line: I have only been using Tazorac for 3 weeks and already see a difference. At first I was like what the...I even peeled and I am a dark complexion black woman, I've never peeled before. But after a couple of days I have seen a dramatic difference. I'm still not 100% clear but very optimistic. My derm instructed me to use Taz along with taking doxocyline one in the am and one right before bed. As with everyone else I have read, I mositurize w/ Cetaphil let it do it's thing for 30minutes before applying the Taz and then go to bed. Every morning I wake up looking forward to looking in the mirror and seeing more results. Recommended: Yes Usage: Vixen has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, OC, CA Jun 6th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: It did clear up my skin after Murad MESSSSSED it up horribly. Cons: Really pricey. Burning sensation right after application. Bottom Line: I'm 25 and have had acne since high school. I read reviews for Murad online, and decided to try it, and that was the biggest mistake of my life. It made my skin 100X worse. Tazorac helped clear it up, but my skin has never been 100% clear. I've been using Tazorac for a year now, along with Doxycycline. While it has controlled my acne, I still always have breakouts on my cheeks. Also, my skin is very oily...i'm not sure if this has a connection to Tazorac though. I gave this product a 4 because it did help, but it hasn't cleared my skin completely. Price Paid: 92.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Pebs, USA Jun 5th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Works fast Cons: None, except for maybe the price. Bottom Line: I've been using Avage for a little over 2 months. It's been great! I use it in conjunction with spironolactone and my face has improved dramatically. I've been on tons of prescriptions, including Accutane, and none have completely controlled the cystic acne I started to get after the birth of my daughter (13 years ago!!!!). My derm wrote me a script for it, and it was $168!!!! When I go see him, I'm going to ask for Tazorac cream instead because it seems to be cheaper (probably because it's not marketed for anti-aging) even though it has the exact same ingredients. But, I'll continue to use this as long as possible. I've seen a great improvement in the clarity and texture of my skin. Recommended: Yes Usage: Pebs has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 168.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Amanda, Ft. Worth Texas Jun 1st, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I did notice a slight difference overnight, and now after using it for over a year, my acne has improved dramatically. I used it in the evening with BenzaClin in the morning. Cons: I have very oily skin, and for about the first six months it made it more oily. Then in winter it dried my skin out so bad I had to use a lot of moisturizer in the morning so that I could put makeup on, then later in the day the dryness would go away Bottom Line: I recommend this highly. It has indeed worked wonders. This is especially good if you don't already have dry or oily skin. With insurance, one rather large tube only cost me about $20, but without insurance it would have cost almost $300. A tube lasts for about 6 months, or longer depending on how much and how often you use it. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 20.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Lauren, Pa Jun 1st, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Complexion more even toned...I guess... Cons: Where do I begin- UNBEARABLE initial breakout, scars where I never had scars before, horrible peeling in the beginning of treatment, gave cysts when I never had them, oh- and it doesn't work!!!! Bottom Line: This stuff is supposed to work after the 'magic' three month mark, it didn't. I am on FOUR months of this and I don't even want to go out in public. Before i started this .1% tazorac gel my skin was almost clear with one or two pimples. But i couldn't get it to be perfectly clear. NOW i regret ever even googling tazorac. The initial whole 3 months where awful, my face was covered with big painful zits and cystic acne. The peeling was just unfair. Now, I used this every night, with cetaphil moisturizer before hand just like your supposed to. I wash with cetaphil face wash for sensitive skin.. I eat mostly organic, and I'm on birth control! with that combination of things I should look completely clear by now. Don't do this to yourself. For me it was not worth it at all. My skin cleared up for 3 days which gave me false hope bc it went right back to 10 breakouts at a time. TAZORAC=BACON GREASE If i rubbed that on my face every night it would have the same effect. Recommended: No Usage: Lauren has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 300.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Shelly, New York May 20th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Clears up acne and prevents new acne from forming. Cons: Peeling, dryness and redness the first few weeks. Bottom Line: After using Taz for almost 12 weeks now, I would say its the best topical I have ever used. I have not had a breakout of any type for 6 weeks and my skin tone has evened out. It has also taken care of fine lines. I look younger, my skin looks great and I now wear minimal makeup if any at all -- that was the goal! I combat the occasional dryness by moisturizing about 30 minutes prior to using it in the evening. Recommended: Yes Usage: Shelly has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 5.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Jeff Gibberman, Pearland May 18th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Keeps skin clear Cons: Dry irritated iching skin Bottom Line: Im not sure what to think of tazorac right now. I Finished a 6 month course of accutane and have been using tazorac at night for 6 months following my accutane treatment. I thought I was ready to stop cause my skin was fairly clear, but still oily. So I stopped for about 8 days, and my skin got horrible. So apparently tazorac has been keeping me clear, but I do not want my skin too become completely dependant on it, so not sure if it is good or bad for me. I am a health nut that believes in all natural stuff so I dont want my skin to become dependant on a drug (tazorac). So I will be talling my derm this info my next appt and see what she says. Recommended: Yes Usage: Jeff Gibberman has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 50.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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