ForumsArchive of old foru...Acne and its treatm...Prescription acne m...Do Retinoids Reduce... Notifications Clear all Unless you have severe, widespread, and scarring acne, The Regimen is normally my suggestion for the most effective acne treatment.My suggested acne treatment Learn The Regimen → Learn The Regimen → Do Retinoids Reduce Oil Production?strongbadia 5000 MemberMember7(@strongbadia5000) Posted : 08/18/2015 10:42 am I had a Dermatologist tell me using Tazorac would reduce the oil production on my skin. Researching online I could not find anything to back up this claim. Has anyone used Tazorac or any other retinoid and noticed a decrease in oil production? Thanks! Quote Ihateusernamesx MemberMember38(@ihateusernamesx) Posted : 08/19/2015 4:48 am I use Differin and it definitely decreases oil proudction for me. When I'm not on anything for my acne my face is like an oil slick. Quote J Walters R N MemberMember10(@jwaltersrn) Posted : 08/31/2015 2:59 pm At the moment, I think the retinoid is increasing my oil production,I usually have mild oiliness, but since starting the retinoid.. slime city if I don't use an oil control moisturizer Quote Rittdk 01 MemberMember19(@rittdk01) Posted : 08/31/2015 6:21 pm no, they INCREASE oil production. They also give the skin a "shine" that makes it look more greasy. One reason y i hate retinoids Quote