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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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January 10, 2007

Pros:

this stuff really does work.

Cons:

you have to be patient. if you use too much, you'll wish you could take a fire hose to your face to alleviate the pain and suffering. seriously.

i almost gave up. the direc. say that most people see results in 8-12 weeks. i saw them in 6 months, but was worth the wait. skin actually started to improve at three months- then got all pimply again. much to the disbelief of my derm., this stuff was not as quick or effective as the retin-a that i was on, until i built up a tolerance to retin-a. so the derm rec. taz. it slow going for sure, at least for me. and if you use too much it will burn-no hurt like the dickens. i would definetly rec. a moist. over it. good luck.
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January 10, 2007

Pros:

Initial cleer up

Cons:

Causes white heads to increase appear after night use.

Helped clear up acne some when i first started using it, but acne later got worse. It hasnt worked since. Also makes skin very dry.
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December 14, 2006

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This usually cleared up my moderate facial acne within 3 weeks of using it nightly. Eventually, effectiveness wore off, but I was usually mostly clear.

Cons:

Tazorac always made my face peely, red and irritated when i first started on it. My skin would get used to it and would no longer peel. IT's a little costly too.

wasn't always effective for me but helped my acne sometimes. utimately not worth it's price as the results were irregular for me.
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October 5, 2006

Pros:

I have been on this product for about two weeks. My skin is a bit more sever but not much.

Cons:

I know that it is supposed to be worse at first but I am concerned that that fase will cause significant scarring for the future,

I am going to stick to this product for the whole 12 week therapy. Patience is a virtue and I have good hopes for it.
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October 4, 2006

Pros:

Works very well, after a couple of months my face was totally clear and it stays that way with continued use.

Cons:

Sometimes burns if you use it too much. After a while it could give you dry skin.

This product works great! I was totally clear after two months and I've stayed that way with continual use. Acne still appears here and there every few days or so but mostly I'm 100% clear! If I use too much it gives me dry skin, but it's much better than the alternative!
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