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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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Shannon

April 13, 2008

Pros:

Cleared up acne on chest and face and back, glowy complexion, no side effects after first few weeks of dryness

Cons:

Dryness/redness at first

This has been awesome. I definitely recommend moisturizing first with an oil free lotion (I use Peter Thomas Roth oil free). I can't really believe how positive it's been. I used it every other night for the first few weeks, and only a pea sized amount like the packaging says. This stuff is intense, so I followed the rules and am v v happy.

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skinqueen98

April 5, 2008

Pros:

Immediate visible clearing within one week.

Cons:

Itching, drying, but okay if you moisturize.

I used this for an outbreak of acne on my chest. For months, I had been using salycic acid body gel, with no improvement. It just got worse. Then my doc prescribed me Tazorac. Within a week, all the whiteheads, are on their way out. I over-applied on days 1-2 and got bad itches and burning. Do not over-apply! Within a week, my chest acne is virtually gone. I think in another week, I will be clear. On the recommendation of others on this board, I will use this for spot treatment on my face. Used only at night.

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Katie

April 2, 2008

Pros:

Clears up acne and prevents new ones from coming.

Cons:

Took about 2 months to work and dries up skin. Reccomend trying it out in the summer.

It works effectively if used properly.

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David

March 10, 2008

Pros:

I am on Tazorac, its pretty sweet. I went on accutane, cleared acne, but I have scars now, not bad, but enought of them. Tazorac is helping, been on for like 10 days. I love it.

Cons:

Slight peeling, nothing serious. Had some break outs, but managable.

Tazorac is great, it clears pimples in like litterally over night. I had one yesterday, it was a scab today that fell off. I am hoping within a week my scars will be gone. I am over my serious breakout stages. (knock on wood) I LOVE TAZORAC

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i hate acne

March 8, 2008

Pros:

it will clear it up and help it not come back often

Cons:

dry skin apperently?

first of all, ignore the ratings i gave this because i've only been using it for 2 days but i have been using it with Acne Free Neutrogena wash in the morning and a pea sized amount of Tazorac in the night time, and it seems to be working quite well (the combo of those 2) Apperently it will make you have really dry skin and horrible break outs but im not afraid because my life doesnt revolve around my looks, and it will help clear it up for a long time instead of clearing it up for a week and then having another horrible breakout. remember, you cant get a rainbow without any rain!

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Brit

March 2, 2008

Pros:

Works great on my face! every other day i saw results. I can puts a very small amount on my face and it gets rid of most of my pimples and breakouts overnight.

Cons:

Pricey!

It works. I have super sensitive skin. WHat i mean by that is , i only use water to clean my face . I'm happy with the results

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Esra Yilman

February 20, 2008

Pros:

I have an amazing skin now. Before I had a lot of blackheads and acne. The primary reason was having large pores. now, my skin is soft and free of any acne.

Cons:

I have to use it every night otherwise it doesn`t work for me; acne comes back again. Also, i need to use it only a pea size.

unlike so many people, I have read about this medicine on Oprah site. One of the dermatologists in california said that she had been using it for almost 10 years and mentioned it was one of the best decisions she had ever made for her skin. So, I started using it almost a year ago. Always use moisturizer and sun block ( I use clnique) and good ph balanced cleanser like cetaphil or for me even a better one spectro by GlaxoSmithKline.

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liz

February 16, 2008

Pros:

cleared 90% of my acne! :)

Cons:

dryness and extreme peeling. caused my skin to itch and be quite red. also, takes a long time to see improvement

tazorac is an amazing cream to combat acne! i've used it for nearly two years now and will not stop using it. before tazorac, my skin was horrible. i had severe cystic acne, the red bumps that seem to hung around under your skin and hurt like crazy. i went to the derm, and they talked about putting me on accutane. i was seriously considering it, but thought i should try tazorac first and leave accutane as a last resort. well, for the first month, i didn't see any improvements, my skin stayed the same. then into the second month, my skin started to peel, itch, and burn. it looked and felt horrible and was about to come off it. luckily i didn't and in the third month, my skin started to clear up. i've been on it 2 years now, and yes i do still get a few pimples here and there, but nothing like before. my advice if you have started using this product is to stick with it. peeling and redness suck, but not as much as having acne. your skin will get used to the treatment good

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Amanda

January 31, 2008

Pros:

I have always had moderate acne. (small bumps all over my face) I tried everything! I was even on Accutane twice and my skin stayed the same...it was never perfect. Tazorac is a miracle...my skin has never felt so smooth and looked this good.

Cons:

It does get worse before it gets better...it got worse for me for about a month before it got smoother. My skin was a weird oily but dry texture for awhile but you have to stick with it cuz it will work.

Its worth every penny.

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Joel

January 22, 2008

Pros:

Got results after about three weeks. Actually feels and looks like its doing something.

Cons:

Cream kinda has a greasy feeling. Makes your face sore, red, and peel like crazy. I'm talkin chunks falling off your face! Can't tan or go out in the sun a whole lot.

Sucks balls for the first week or so but starts to yield good results after that. I cut back to every other night and so far am blemish free. You may be going to the restroom a couple times a day at first just to moisturize your face. Turns over the skin cells really fast so after awhile scars and marks will fade. Crap is hella expensive so either get your insurance to pick it up or steal it. Your Doc may be hesitate to prescribe but be persistent.

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