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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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September 21, 2007

Pros:

exfoliates, does clear acne (a least for me)

Cons:

very dry skin, peeling near mouth, nose and forehead

I works, but when I was my face in the morning and put on my moisturizer, it BURNS LIKE HELL. And then I put on my make up and it burns like hell, but a little less. I hope this goes away soon.
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August 9, 2007

Pros:

Prevents new breakouts. Gets rid of acne.

Cons:

Somehow made my skin feel dry and really oily at the same time. Got really bad the first month of use.

Stick to it! Results in 2 months.
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August 8, 2007

Pros:

clears up acne pretty well

Cons:

makes your skin red n flaky oh yeah don't forget oily

if you love the outdoors n being out in the sun then try to find something else cuz this stuff makes a lil sun on your face look like a bada$$ sunburn. but if putting sunscreen on every 15 minutes is your thing then go for it..
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August 2, 2007

Pros:

Prevents new ane.

Cons:

Made skin very oily! My friends even noticed.

This just doesn't work, but it helps prevent new acne at the same time makes your skin oily. All in all, it sucked! Used for 6 months with Duac. No changes.
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July 26, 2007

Pros:

Clears up acne

Cons:

Dryness, takes a while to work, inital break out

I have been using tazorac for about 4 weeks and the right side of my face is clear, except for one bump and the scars. The left side of my face, which was a lot worse for some reason, still has bumps but is clearing up. however, the cysts are gone. The pimples are a lot less severe. Just waiting for the marks to go away. My skin was never as bad as it was before I began tazorac. What happened was I fractured my jaw, and had to have my mouth wired shut for 5 weeks. As a result, I could only drink. In order to not lose too much weight (I was already thin) I blended everything with milk (cookies, fruits, etc.) and drank it to keep on the weight. I believe the dairy (and the stress from it all) is what made my skin so bad. I did research online, and contrary to what doctors tell us what u eat DOES affect your skin.
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July 10, 2007

Pros:

Doesn't smell, works at first.

Cons:

Expensive, loses effectiveness, makes your skin red.

This stuff was GREAT when I first started using it. I had horrible cystic acne. This stuff, along with sulfacet-R dramatically reduced my acne. It really addressed the "cystic" part of my acne. That was several years ago. Now, 5 years later I think my acne problems have changed in nature. I don't have cystic acne anymore, but I still get pimples, tons of blackheads, and some whiteheads. This stuff doesn't do anything for them. Bottom line- If you're battling severe, cystic acne, this stuff will help. Just don't expect it to give you a porcelain complexion.
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May 22, 2007

Pros:

made my face much less red, im not breaking out as much as i used to

Cons:

takes a LONG time to work

ive been using tazorac for what will be 11 weeks in two days..i still break out a lot but the pimples heal a lot quicker than usual. my face is definitely a lott less red though. im really hoping that it continues to work because my face has really clogged pores. :(
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April 21, 2007
Tazorac makes your skin smooth. It works but it takes A LONGGG TIME. i've been using it for 3 months now and i'm still waiting on the results i want to see. But it does work. You just have to be patient. Also, I used jojoba oil which i think is a miracle on its own. And am also taking oral antibiotics. Don't wash your face more than twice a day .. that causes extra irritation and make sure to drink a LOT of water. Excersize reduces scaring... that's all i can think up. Goodluck and keep your head up... it could be worse.
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February 18, 2007

Pros:

Works to clear up clogged pores and pimples on cheeks, chin, forehead and nose

Cons:

Causes drying of the skin, in the beginning a burning sensation, shedding of the skin, sometimes a bit crusty

I'm 18 yrs old and I have cystic acne- it developed 4-5 months ago. In hs I didn't have this kind of acne but now I do. I've been using this product for 3 weeks along with plexion wash. The combination of these two is working. At first my face was very dry, irritated, a bit red, and uncomfortable but after the 2nd week my condition started to get better. My face is no longer as red, or as sensitive to the medicine. All the clogged pores are gone but the cysts that I have and the pimples are taking more time to heal-but they are getting better. Make sure to use the exact dosage-nothing more, nothing less. I am noticing that I have more hard bumps on my face rather than small clogged pores,whiteheads or blackheads all over my face which is fine by me. My doctor told me to be patient with this medicine and I am- I've tried many things before this like duac cream, differin, benz peroxide, retina A-they all worked for some time and then stopped working. Be patient acne takes time to rid of
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January 12, 2007

Pros:

TAKES AWHILE, BUT DOES WORK.

Cons:

DRY AND OILY SKIN, PEELY SKIN FOR FIRST MONTH OR SO.

I HAVE SUFFERED FROM WHITEHEADS ON MY CHIN REALLY BAD, AND HAVE SPENT A FORTUNE ON ALL KINDS OF DIFF TOPICAL MEDICINE, INCLUDING PRO ACTIVE, WHICH DIDNT WORK FOR ME. IVE WENT TO 3 DIFF DERM, AND FINALLY THE 3RD ONE GOT ME ON TAZ, AND I ALMOST GAVE UP B/C IT DIDNT SEEM TO BE WORKING, BUT NOW IM FINALLY SEEING RESULTS.
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