Topical Retinoid
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Produces similar results to the two other topical retinoids, tretinoin and adapalene, which means only partial clearing, and comes with far more sensitivity and side effects when you first start using it. It probably won’t be a total game changer and don’t be surprised if it’s too much for your skin to take.
Topical Retinoid
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
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September 24, 2011
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.
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.
September 7, 2011
Pros:
Cleared up hyperpigmentation
Softer skin
Cleared up acne
Easy to apply
Cons:
Can be price without a prescription
Can overdry your skin if you misuse
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.
August 31, 2011
Pros:
Acne is better.
Cons:
Red rash, skin peeling, burning sensation.
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.
August 17, 2011
Pros:
Acne is basically gone
Reduced acne scarring
Cons:
Takes a long time to work
Dryness
Initial breakout
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
August 15, 2011
Pros:
*softer skin
*some acne scars fading
Cons:
*still have acne
*very sensitive to the sun
*initial breakout lasts forever
*causes more breakouts
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!
August 11, 2011
Pros:
Really addresses under-the-skin acne
Evened skin tone
Cons:
Slightly drying
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.
August 9, 2011
Pros:
Clears acne
Use pea size for entire face, so tube lasts FOREVER
Cons:
Makes face dry, red, and painful at first
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.
July 16, 2011
Pros:
cleared skin
apparently slows aging
Cons:
HUGE PORES
>:[
itched when I applied it
Man, this worked so well. BUT it made my pores HUGE. They are still large and gross now, although I am using benzoyl peroxide which shrinks them a little. It gave me clear skin, but now I have huge gross pores, which is so much worse D: I did some research on the boards and other people have had this issue.
December 7, 2016
Hey did the pores ever resolve for you?
I'm experiencing the same thing and it's scaring me half to death.
July 11, 2011
Pros:
-cleared up most acne
-skin soft
-improves skin over time
-acne scars fading
Cons:
-takes a very long time to work(3months)
-bad initial breakout
-breakouts kept coming
-very dry skin
-sensitive to the sun
finally my 3 month trial of .1% tazorac is done and i can actually look in the mirror again!! I started back in april and within a week my acne got worse and it kept getting worse for 2 months. but when the last month came my acne started to decrease (but i still had a bunch of breakouts including new acne scars). so basically in 12 weeks my acne is almost gone:) i do have like 1 new active pimple but its small and my acne scars are fading now and i am pretty sure by August my acne and scars will fade.
I was also taking solodyn 88mg and aczone. i used solodyn everyday and i seriously don't think it worked or helped at all. i don't like the side effects of this pill because if you don't take it for 3 days your face gets all this red swollen bumps and those pimples hurt and lasts for a whole week!. so basically i do not recommend solodyn because your acne becomes dependent on this. I also used aczone like for a month and off and on. i dont think this worked much either.
So basically i just woke up in the morning and washed my face with a dove soap and moisturize my skin with aveeno ultra calming lotion (great lotion it help a lot with the dried out skin). and at night washed my face again and put some more lotion then after 15 min. i used tazorac every night.
My overall experience with this medicine is that you have to be really patient and accept the bad breakouts. For 3 months i ran away from pictures and had to listen to random people telling me how to treat my skin. it was embarrassing and annoying! but dont worry just let time pass. But don't let acne ruin your life!!!!! it is so much easier to say this now that my acne is almost gone but just hang in there:) and good luck!!!!
Pros:
Clear, soft skin. Helps clear post acne scars, dark spots and even fine lines. Skin looks perfect.