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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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October 21, 2008

Pros:

Works great to get rid of my clogged pores (although I also use Duac). I've used them for almost 2 years and my skin looks great! I'm thinking about stopping they worked so well.

Cons:

It gave me dry skin in the beginning, but it did go away after a few weeks. It still comes back occasionally when its cold, but I just apply it every other day for a week or two and it goes away.

Highly recommended if you can tolerate some temporary dryness.
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October 15, 2008

Pros:

My insurance covered most of it. It doesnt make my skin flake, dry out, burn or turn red like everyone else.

Cons:

Makes my face really oily through out the day.

I have been on this for 7 weeks to be exact. My skin looks a little better but I think its still going through the purging stage which is really horrible. I never had any side effects other than breaking out. My cheeks are absolutely the worst and at 22 its embarassing. My derm prescribed me Taz .05% cream and I will be in to see her again in a week. I am gonna see if I can get either the gel or the .1% cream and see if that helps the oily skin situation and also I thought I would see some results by now. I havent worn makeup in weeks and everyone asks whats wrong with my face, I turn 23 in a couple weeks and just want to have clear skin!! I still have faith that this will help just how much longer!! I dont even take pictures anymore.
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October 12, 2008

Pros:

I just started using Tazorac. I had a prescription from my dermatologist and took it to Rite Aid, where my insurance would not pay for it and it cost me $223.00 I cannot believe I see people here who paid as little as $5.00?

Cons:

The price! I see the majority of you paid around $25.00. Am I just a sucker? I have had acne and pimples for as long as I can remember. I took a course of Acutane as a teen and also months on Tetracycline.

I just recently thought maybe the pharmaceutical companies had made some new strides and developed something that really worked. I was willing to try anything, and I paid through the nose for this stuff. I feel I was duped though, if you all only paid from $5.00 to $25.00 dollars. Mine is the white cream .05% 60 gram tube. Some one please tell me where I can get it cheaper! Did I even need a RX?
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October 10, 2008

Pros:

Goes on smooth. Large pustules reduced in size in a few days. Post acne marks beginning to fade. Texture of my skin a lot more even and smooth.

Cons:

Makes my face red and shiny. And I think it's the Tazorac that's giving me major dry lips.

I was told by my derm to just use Tazorac at night and wait a good 10 mins after washing my face before applying it to my skin. Since I just use the cream at night I don't care much about the shine and redness I get after application. But I have noticed a very real reduction in the size of my cysts, as well as fewer blackheads. It also seems that it draws out the deep pimples to the surface, which sounds like a bad thing but actually helps heal my skin a lot faster. As for moisterization, I use an herbal concoction of water, glycerin, and lemon oil. I spray that on my face after putting on the Tazorac and I haven't gotten any major dryness except for my lips. And it's cheaper and more effective than Proactive.
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October 9, 2008

Pros:

My skin has cleared up completely. Besides the acne, I had severe sun damage on my cheeks and that is now cleared up along with acne scars.

Cons:

The burning feeling and the peeling/flaky skin.

Under the advice of my dermatologist, I wash my face with a very mild soap (Ivory) and wait over 20 minutes before applying the Taz. This seems to make the burning and peeling a little more tolerable. It has made a tremendous difference in my complexion and is well worth the wait. Be patient, it will pay off in the end. One of the ladies I work with actually said I look younger now then when I started!!!
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October 7, 2008

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TAZ RULES!.=)

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If u Want to get rid of acne use taz ,I think its the only product that works!
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September 24, 2008

Pros:

Tazorac really does work just be patient

Cons:

Made my face look worse for the first two weeks before I started to see improvement

Tazorac is great and will dry your skin out, but keep putting the lotion on and it won't look so bad. It take up to 4 weeks to see the total difference
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September 24, 2008

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It worked for me. 46 years old with hormone induced acne. Antibiotic wasn't very helpful. This totally worked. I'm 100% clear.

Cons:

Can be drying. I had to learn my tolerance level. I overdid it at first and had the whole peeling/burning experience. Now I apply a thin layer of moisturizer, then the Taz. Also, I did experience the "gets worse before it get better" phenomenon.

This is the fist skin care product (Rx or OTC) that I've used that REALLY lives up to it's claim. You do really have to follow the mfg. directions. Moisturize first, then a very tiny amount. I haven't managed to make a "pea sized" drop cover my whole face. But, I do try to use as little as possible. And, you'll want to quit when it gets "worse before it gets better", but I'm sure glad I hung in there.
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September 23, 2008

Pros:

got rid of bacteria. cleared me up. didnt have bad side affects like other people had, no irrition or dryness.

Cons:

cant fine much to complain about

not saying it works for everyone, but it totally agrees with my skin. no irritation, no dryness. its my miracle cream.
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September 17, 2008

Pros:

if you are patient, you will see improvement. DO USE A THIN LAYER OF MOISTURIZER FIRST! Then a thin layer of Taz! This will prevent redness, burning, drying, and peeling! DermaE is a great natural cream to try.

Cons:

BE CAreful in the sun, and yes, it may get worse before better, but persevere!!

is effective, but ladies, those monthly hormones still manage to cause breakouts--Taz or no Taz. Those with severe acne--it can be managed, but results may not be as good--I highly recommend looking at your diet, products you use, and going to see a holistic doctor--derms just want to push antibiotics which may or may not work, and even if they do in the short term--you can't stay on them forever and they'll make you very sick and weaken your immune system.
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