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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 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.
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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
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BrokenPorEcelain
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.
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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!!!!
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July 5, 2011

Pros:

Works wonders,
Rednes goes away
Acne has been erased from face
Scars are mostly gone
Gotten huge compliments about skin
Contact me for entire routine, dint fit in the bottom line area, am always on email

Cons:

Face red at times
Flaking pealing and burning
Oily face
Takes long time

This cream is a cream that will change lifes for people with acne, am 17 and I started getting acne at the age of 13 and it only got worse leaving dark spots (scars) all over my face, I felt horrible and at times never wanted to leave the house, I feel really bad saying this but at times I felt like vomiting suicide, my skin was covered with acne and full of dark scars, I remember I saw a pic from a wedding I went and that was when I realized my face was so bad and scared, that was when I told my mom I wanted to go to the derm and he was so quick on looking at my skin and then gave me a routine to to fallow, I was scared to use this cream because I never heard of this cream before, I tought he was going to give retina~a or accutane but never this cream , I was scared, then when to google and found positive and negetive reviews, this cream takes a while to work it's wonderful magic, my face got red the first months and the initial breAkout was noticible but not bad! My face got really flaky, after that went away then came burning, while sleeping I would awake with a burning sensation on my face and I quickly aplyed moisturizer (cetaphil-doesn't break me out) then in the morning I saw the burn and then it turned rock hard and looked really bad, but 3 days later the part of the skin that got burned healed it left it sooo soft and pimple free :) this burning happened 5 or 6 times, I discovered that I was using way to much, since I got a new tazorac tube every month( insurance) , so I tought " oh I have to use all the cream all in one month, and my acne might go away faster" using slot of this cream can be bad so I dont recommend it, u might hear this slot but trust me only use a PEA size amount, it been almost 7 month and am 99% clear, acne in gone , I will never be perfect on god is, my skin has gotten so much smother and clear, I dint realize how good my skin got until my uncle and mom told me that my skin looked like baby skin, routine? Contact me stivenvoice@[li
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June 30, 2011

Pros:

The can looks cool.
Cleared up some acne.

Cons:

Very greasy, made my skin very red, did clear up the acne though.

It may clear some acne but it makes your skin very red and greasy.
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June 28, 2011

Pros:

Made skin clear really fast
Made my dry skin less flaky

Cons:

can get greasy at times
expensive if you dont have a good medical plan

I had light acne since i was 11 but it has been getting really bad lately (im 15 now). My doctor had put me on a bunch of other medications but they werent strong enough.The day after i got the Tazorac I saw it make a difference. Because my skin is naturally dry it made it smooth and not flaky. I've been on it for about a month now and i havent seen one pimple. the only thing that might be a problem is the cost for some people, for me it was only $5.00 cause of my medical plan
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Finding a Doctor

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.
  2. Read online patient reviews of any dermatologists you are considering and ask people you know whether they have any experience with these dermatologists.
  3. Do your research and go to your first appointment with questions prepared.
  4. Listen to what your gut feeling tells you once you see a dermatologist in person. If you are not completely comfortable, try a different dermatologist.
Find a Doctor Using The American Acacemy of Dermatology Website

Finding a Doctor

Only a select few plastic surgeons specialize in acne scar revision surgery. Be certain to find a provider who specializes in acne scar repair and who is passionate and experienced in this area.

Be sure to:

  • Look at before and after photos, the more the better, especially patients with similar scarring to your own.
  • Be realistic about results. Look for improvement, not a cure.

Questions to ask a potential scar revision specialist:

  • Are you board certified? Be certain that they are board certified.
  • How long have you been performing these procedures? Normally, the more experience the better, however, some younger surgeons may be more on top of the latest procedures.
  • Can I speak to some of your other patients? Ask for references for several patients who had similar scarring and speak to them about the process and their satisfaction with results.

Red flags:

  • Their story changes: As you discuss different treatment options, if they tend to change their mind easily, or agree with whatever you say, consider this a red flag. A confident, experienced surgeon will possess strong, unwavering opinions.
  • Your gut tells you "no": Trust your gut. If you just don't feel that the doctor is the right fit, trust that and move on. On the other hand, if you feel they are the perfect specialist for you, trust that feeling.
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