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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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December 10, 2011

Pros:

seems to be getting rid of scars, reforming my skin, pimples shrinking?

Cons:

makes my skin really really greasy and oily, breakout on nose

i am a 16 yr old male using this as my last resort before accutane so ive pretty much tried everything...hoping this works. second night of application so still pretty early, but it seems to be completely changing the texture of my skin. good/bad? im not sure yet. seems to be fading my scars, getting rid of a few pimples kinda?? only problem is, my skin becomes greasy, not much of a relief from my already oily skin. my nose is broken out and irritated from tazorac. its greasy but painful like skin is burnt if that makes any sense..too early to tell but i hope it works.
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December 4, 2011

Pros:

Clears up cystic acne
Fades hyperpigmentation scarring

Cons:

Prohibitively expensive brand name

This is a fantastic topical. I switched to Differin/Adapalene only because I could no longer afford it. Comes in 0.5% and 0.1%, which is great for treatment adjustment.
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November 19, 2011

Pros:

fades acne scars
makes skin softer
makes a blemish/pimple go away in 2 nights (2 uses)

Cons:

skin peels
causes an occassional pimple but that will go away when tazorac is used for another day or two
costly if insurance doesnt cover

its a very good product, my skin really cleared up and my acne scars are fading however i do still peel and get an occassional pimple or two
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November 19, 2011

Pros:

SHINY SKIN, NICE SKINE TONE, SOFT SKIN, FADES LITTLE RINKLES AND SCARS, AND GETS RID OF ALL ACNE PIMPLES :)

Cons:

dries out a little sometimes, wish the price was lower

I give it 5 stars! :) I had acne all of my life. I've tried every acne product on stores shelves, and nothing EVER worked. :( I went to a good dermatologist, and she told me to use tazarac cream ..0.1% AND WORKED AMAZING!!!!!!! I am so happy! Everybody compliments my skin
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November 3, 2011

Pros:

-nothing (unfortunately)

Cons:

-dry skin
-sensitive skin
-bad breakout for 3 whole months
-more acne scars
-acne does not improve if taken alone

im taking this med for about 7 months now (tazorac 01%) not working well for me at all. Three full months of depression and acne and still to this day i have acne. i already went to the derm and she gave me birth control 3 weeks ago (gianvi=generic form of yaz) and so far i have no breakouts thanks too gianvi:) overall tazorac did nothing to help me, so in 2 weeks i am going to start accutane!! (u guys pray for me). hope u have a better experience with taz, than i did and if this med still does not work after 3 months, it is NEVER gona work. (i was optimistic once apon a time). Good luck!!!!
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October 23, 2011

Pros:

-results?

Cons:

-Expensive
- Dry out skin
-Bleeds skin
- stings when you put sunscreen or moisturizer on

I haven't been using this too long but when I thought they said "it may get worse before it gets better" I thought it would be peeling more or increased redness. But right now my face is painful, and it feels like I just put super glue all over it. I can barely open my mouth without pain. My face peels but mostly just scaly. I still have 5 more weeks to go. Maybe I just have to be more patient. But my face is so bad that I left school early because of my face pain and how it looked. It stings when I put moisturizer of it, wash it, touch it, move my face, or even put sunscreen on. and it definitely doesnt help that I live in a hot and dry climate.. PRO: This will help and my face will have super soft skin in a while, but it just takes a long while.
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September 28, 2011

Pros:

Kinda waiting on the pros..

Cons:

BAD breakouts
Itchy, dry-prone skin

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.
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September 26, 2011

Pros:

-Reduces oiliness
-Prevents future break-outs.

Cons:

-May cause dry and itchy skin

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!
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September 24, 2011

Pros:

Clear, soft skin. Helps clear post acne scars, dark spots and even fine lines. Skin looks perfect.

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.... 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.
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September 19, 2011

Pros:

Clears acne quickly
Reduces scars
Works good
Smooth skin

Cons:

Dries skin
Can be expensive

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.
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The right dermatologist can make a big difference to your patient experience and the success of your acne treatment plan. Here are the steps to find a dermatologist who is a good fit:

  1. Use the search feature on the American Academy of Dermatology website to look for board-certified dermatologists in your area, and filter the search results for doctors with a special interest in treating acne.
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