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Tazarotene is a vitamin A derivative called a topical retinoid. It helps clear acne by promoting skin cell turnover and reducing inflammation in...

Tazarotene is a vitamin A derivative called a topical retinoid. It helps clear acne by promoting skin cell turnover and reducing inflammation in the skin.

Tazarotene is usually applied once a day around bedtime.

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Ann

February 8, 2009

Pros:

So far it is the best acme med for me. It removes layers of skin which enables me to remove the hairs that cause cyst under my skin.

Cons:

dryness, peeling, burning. The first month is the worst, but with continue use you will see the difference

Overall, I would recommend this product to anyone who suffers from ingrown hairs that cause cyst to develope under the skin. I have notice the change in my skin. I think the peeling looks terrible but being able to remove those hairs without scaring my skin is the best. However it does not remove scars but it lighten them up. I plan to as my derm for bleaching cream to remove the scars once I have complete using the tazorac cream. Good luck

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Cindy

February 4, 2009

Pros:

makes skin smoother, more youthful appearance as it dimishes look of lines and wrinkles

Cons:

makes face look red

i have been on this stuff for almost 4 months now. i can honestly say that in the beginning i was skeptical...and even impatient. i saw my skin getting worse and worse when i first started using it. that lasted about 2 months. now, i love what it has done for my skin. i dont know what i would have done without it!!! i have those bumps UNDER my skin...that no makup in the world could cover. now, they are almost all smoothed out. ofcourse i still have some scarring but far less than what i used to have. i used to get huge cystic acne...but this stuff really does work in getting rid of them and preventing them if you use it often. I use Cetaphil face wash, then put Cetaphil unscented face lotion, then after letting the lotion sink into my skin (about 20 mins) i take a VERY SMALL amount (about the size of a pea or smaller) and dab it all over my face...ofcourse concentrating more on the areas affected the most. THANK YOU TAZORAC!!!!!

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Nicole

January 31, 2009

Pros:

Amazing results, diminished red marks

Cons:

Severely drying, can be irritating if used in excess

Overall, this product has saved my face. This is basically Accutane in liquid form. I was on .05% and couldn't use anything more than a pea sized amount on my entire face once a week for 10 minutes at a time or else it was entirely too drying..that should give some sort of indication as to how powerful this stuff is. Whenever I feel a new zit coming on, I put a tiny dab on and it's gone without a trace the next morning. I could never imagine using this product daily or even every other day as it is VERY powerful. I never experienced an initial breakout but that's only because I never used it daily...i'd caution anyone who does. I highly recommend this product but moisturizing is key.

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Amanda

January 29, 2009

Pros:

Clears up skin and makes skin smooth.

Cons:

Ruldoph redness, light peeling

I took accutane a few years ago, and then my face started breaking out again recently, so my dr prescribed me tazorac and said "its like accutane, but in a gel form." So far, so good. Ive been taking it for a week, and my skin already looks better! Other than my face being really red, and heating up during the day, its great!!

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January 27, 2009

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this is the only thing that has ever worked for me! i have tried everything over the last 11 years!

Cons:

still get the occasional hormonal breakout.

stick with it! i know it may be discouraging at first, but please give it time to work!

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Leif

January 27, 2009

Pros:

It does'nt make your face seem burned n hot like benzoyl peroxide..

Cons:

I have no complaints so far..

I got this stuff 4rm my dermatologist.. I have scars u kno n still have pimples that pop up out of nowhere n am sick of it.. So..I tried to go to the dermatologist n get Acutain, but ha.. all the side affects she was like u bettergo on sumthin less harming aka Solodyn.. She gave me Tazorac to put on my face at night.. It seems to be working, I have'nt had many new pmples pop up as a result, only when I wear a beanie but that was my fault.. Bottomline, I got samples 4 this stuff n it does'nt make ur face seem it's on fire like Clearisil n I don't dry out or anything, I guess she gave it to me cuz it does'nt do that.. but yea that irritated me having my face feel on fire ha.. Yo, anybody who has acne, it's all gud, theres cures 4 it, I have a phototherapy lamp as well that I use and the Zeno lazer thing, but the scars still bug the crap outta me.. Best thing:cocoa butter with Vitamin E.. Anyways, kinda got off track, but hope this helps yaw..

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katieexpert9

January 24, 2009

Pros:

Much less irritating than Retin A (for me). Less redness. Much better results. Improvement of scars over time. No medicinal scent.
It comes in two formulations so you can use the lighter one when you have a busy social schedule.

Cons:

Daily exfoliation required. That's just how it works. Use an aspirin mask, lots and lots of water and cetaphil lotion as needed. Use textured pads and hot water to gently exfoliate (in one direction!) - downward so you aren't clogging hair follicles

My doctor said that it can take as long as 18 months to see optimal results. I've been using it for about a year and I did have a mild flair up at first that lasted about 6 weeks. Bottom line - I am so thankful for this product and my doctor for recommending it. At 40+ I can finally count on my skin. I used to break out in cysts at the most inopportune times. I've used Retin A since I was a teenager and my face was always red. I do experience some rosiness with Tazarac but it's nothing compared to how my skin reacted to Retin A. I've had three rounds of Accutane, but I still would get periodic cysts. Not any more. Steaming in a hot steam room once a week for 45 minutes while loading up on water also helps. I learned about the aspirin mask, tazorac and cetaphil on this site so I want to say thank you to this community. It also might pay to get an allergy test. I found I was allergic to formaldehyde which is a common albeit toxic preservative used in skin products. Good luck!

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clearpro70

January 22, 2009

Pros:

clearing skin up and evening tone

Cons:

mild peeling

I started with differin and then rentin a micro and now he bumped me up to tazorac

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meetyurmonster

January 14, 2009

Pros:

It works!!

Cons:

It can be harsh...

I am a female acne veteran. I didn't have bad teenage acne, but developed it in my 20s and it has gotten progressively worse every decade as my hormones have changed. ANY medication, wash, treatment you can name (short of Accutane, it always scared me), I have tried it. At 40, I have been using Tazorac since October 2008. It is phenomenal!! It has clear up the deep cystic bumps along my jawline and has improved the texture of my skin dramatically. I can't wait to see what it does for some of the scarring I have (too early to see results!!). Just remember, approach this medication cautiously!! Use the recommended amount'pea sized'more product IS NOT BETTER. When I first started with Tazorac, I used it once/week for 1 week, twice/week for 2 weeks, three times/week for three weeks, etc'until I could tolerate it every day. I also wash my face, wait 1 hour and apply a light moisturizer before the Tazorac. It will work, be patient and don't be overly aggressive with the amount you use.

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Elise

January 10, 2009

Pros:

Clears Skin, i have much clearer skin on my forehead and cheekbones. fewer breakouts, the breakout dries out faster than normal

Cons:

dries out the skin, peeling. USE a Moiztureizer, non comedegenic and oild free, i recommened Aveeno. before you apply tazorac and use it in the morning before you go out. acne does flare up for about the first month, after that will deminish quickly!

definately worth the price (i only paide 10 dollars) it is not very expensive. clearing my acne for longer than any other product ever has. ProActive, Clearasil, Clean and Clear, Masks, Doxcycline, just weren't doin it for me. but this is!. Worth a shot :)

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