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Tazorotene (Tazorac, Avage) Reviews
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J from Massachusetts
September 27, 2011
| Pros | Kinda waiting on the pros.. |
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| Cons | BAD breakouts Itchy, dry-prone skin |
| Bottom line | I'm not sure if this medication is worth it....the breakouts seem to get worse and worse as time goes on. I'm waiting for the time when everyone says it gets much better, but it's been almost 4 months now with slight improvement on my forehead and absolutely NO improvement everywhere else. I'm not sure what to do here :( I've had acne since I was 14 and ten years later there still seems to be no solution. I would just recommend that you know that you are truly ready for your skin to get MUCH worse before it gets better, with the possibility of it staying worse than when you started. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $20.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Jessica from New York
September 25, 2011
| Pros | -Reduces oiliness -Prevents future break-outs. |
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| Cons | -May cause dry and itchy skin |
| Bottom line | I've been using this product for years at night (although I would alternate due to weather change). Never had a complaint about this product other than causing dryness when the cold weather kicks in. If you have moderate-severe acne, I would definitely recommend you ask your doctor about this! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $5.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Sammie from Florida
September 24, 2011
| Pros | Clear, soft skin. Helps clear post acne scars, dark spots and even fine lines. Skin looks perfect. |
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| Cons | Takes a while. They aren't kidding when they said it gets worse before it gets better. Makes skin peel but with a good lotion it is very mild peeling that easily wipes away after the shower. |
| Bottom line | Bottom line.... I tried every single product. After my skin exploded from tazorac I was about to give up but I stuck with it.. And still nothing.. Kept with it for a few more months an by the 4th month my skin was like brand new. I still get an occasional pimple but this stuff is a miracle cream. It even helps my stretch marks. I also had a lot of dark spots from former pimples and the tazorac cleared those up. This stuff is amazing. It takes a long time....totally worth it. Love it. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $60.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Tricia from Indiana
September 18, 2011
| Pros | Clears acne quickly Reduces scars Works good Smooth skin |
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| Cons | Dries skin Can be expensive |
| Bottom line | This product is not made to prevent future acne, it is dealing with the current acne you have. That is mainly how topical products work. I have had horrible acne since I was 14 and I am 25 now. STILL an ongoing battle.. Birth control (Ortho Tri-Cyclon Lo) works wonderfully. Although, I finally got off of it because I quit breaking out and sure enough it came back, so I got back on..and now it has not worked. Also the Doxycycline is great. Unfortunetly I'm very worn down on this issue, the scars and acne have taken a toll on my once gorgeous face. I wish I had the money for Accutane but more so I wish it would go away forever!!!! I'm too old for this. Lol. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $16.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
cris from Atlanta, GA
September 6, 2011
| Pros | Cleared up hyperpigmentation Softer skin Cleared up acne Easy to apply |
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| Cons | Can be price without a prescription Can overdry your skin if you misuse |
| Bottom line | I am a dark-skinned Latin. Usually after breakout, I get hyperpigmentation as my skin heals. Hyperpigmented areas take forever to disappear. I discovered Tazorac about a year ago through a new dermatologist, and it has truly worked wonders. It did not cause me to have any breakouts because I took an oral antibiotic while using Tazorac. My dermatologist worked on my acne from the inside with doxycycline and Tazorac as a topical. I apply a pea sized amount to the affected areas, my cheeks and chin. I have not had any breakouts and the Tazorac has cleared up my hyperpigmentation and made my skin softer. I can also say it gives my skin a youthful look. I get many compliments on my once uneven toned and acne scarred skin. It has given me so much confidence in my skin. Be careful not to apply too much, because it can dry your skin out, and if you live in a dry climate, definitely use a good moisturizer and try to avoid avoid sun. If you use the product correctly, you can have a skin success story. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $30.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Anonymous from OC, CA
August 31, 2011
| Pros | Acne is better. |
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| Cons | Red rash, skin peeling, burning sensation. |
| Bottom line | This is the second time I tried this cream, so allergies can develop suddenly. I was using for a week and my face and throat are so red and peeling and burning. I have a rash that is still here two days later. Use sparingly and test a spot if you are first using it. Do a spot test if you haven't used it in awhile too, because I didn't and now I am red and peeling even though I could use it before. I think the reason my acne is better is because of all the layers of skin loss. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $30.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
ibetreyy
August 16, 2011
| Pros | Acne is basically gone Reduced acne scarring |
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| Cons | Takes a long time to work Dryness Initial breakout |
| Bottom line | For the first 10 weeks of using Tazorac .1% I did'nt think the product worked, but then on the 11th week my face really started to clear up. I'm on my 14th week and now I have basically no acne. I occasionally get a pimple but it is very short lived. I would recommend this product, but make sure you stick with it. Regimen Morning- Cetaphil Facewash Cetaphil Moisturizer Topical Cleocin-T Night- Cetaphil Facewash Cetaphil Moisturizer Tazorac .1% Cream |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $40.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
whatisthis? from UNITEDSTATESOFAMERICA
August 15, 2011
| Pros | *softer skin *some acne scars fading |
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| Cons | *still have acne *very sensitive to the sun *initial breakout lasts forever *causes more breakouts |
| Bottom line | i have some mixed emotions about this medicine. I still breakout even though i have been on this 1% cream for about 4 months now! I feel like if you get on this medicine you will still have breakouts no matter what. maybe i just need a stronger dose but that means i have to go through another bad initial breakout that wont go away until the last 3 months are gone:( so i hate that this medicine isnt working and im going to keep taking this until october. Hopefully by then i wont have to be worried about a pimple. so if your thinking about taking this medicine look into the side effects because some is more worse to others and basically you will get a side effect! |
| Recommended | No |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
bridge_lizabeth from Tennessee
August 10, 2011
| Pros | Really addresses under-the-skin acne Evened skin tone |
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| Cons | Slightly drying |
| Bottom line | I started off on Taz .1% cream and just recently bumped it up to .1% gel. I know several people have problems with dryness, redness, or peeling, but honestly, I haven't had any of those issues. I started off by doing short-contact therapy, and gradually moved to overnight application. I use Cerave moisturizing lotion and wait 20 minutes before applying Taz. It's the first product that has ever worked for my acne in 10 years. I did experience the purging process, which lasted about 2 weeks. It really brought out all the acne underneath the skin. My forehead and cheeks were really bumpy. It was frustrating, but it's so worth it to see what my skin looks like now. If this product doesn't dry you out too much, I would definitely recommend it. I've used it for about 6 weeks, and can't wait to see the results after 12! I put the cost as nothing because I'm still using the generous amount of samples my derm gave me. Without insurance, or at least a decent plan, it's quite expensive. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Acne severity | moderate |
acdc1 from United States
August 8, 2011
| Pros | Clears acne Use pea size for entire face, so tube lasts FOREVER |
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| Cons | Makes face dry, red, and painful at first |
| Bottom line | Although my acne was mild, it was persistent. I had tried many over the counter remedies and prescriptions, and things were not working for me. The first few days of Tazorac were tough- my face was extremely dry and red, and it burned horribly, like I had a bad sunburn. I made an emergency trip to the dermatologist, who recommended moisturizing before putting on the medicine. It worked like a charm, and my acne cleared wonderfully. I am now about 99.5% clear, and any pimple I do get it easily covered and not noticeable. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Acne severity | light |
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