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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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July 28, 2008

Pros:

Cleared up facial, chest, and back acne. Left my skin really smooth.

Cons:

The first month is rough. Lots of itching, peeling, and redness. Don't give up though! No matter what. If it hurts bad, a day break from it helps a lot.

I had really embarassing back and chest acne that caused me not to be able to wear anything other than t-shirts. I was really tired of it, and my face was kind of bad too. I've been using Taz for 2 months now, and my chest is perfect, my back is about 90% better than it was (there are a few scars), and my face is very clear. My advice is not to give up on it because it took me about 2 months to really get clear, but I am sooo happy I did it now.
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July 9, 2008

Pros:

One tube lasts a long time! I mean at least 6 months

Cons:

The price

I started using Tazorac about 2 years ago and I love it. I used to have really bad redding acne but when I use this along with Oscion Cleanser (3%) my face looks amazing. I've noticed what works the best is washing my face before bed, then apply a thing layer of Tazorac on my face RIGHT before I go to sleep. I've noticed that if I apply it and stay up for a few hours, it doesn't seem to work as well.
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July 3, 2008

Pros:

None

Cons:

Burns, itching, redness.

Well I only used this product now for two days, but itch very much, and burns. But my dermatologist say that its the best of the dermatologist medicine for acne, so im using it.
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June 14, 2008

Pros:

Clears the skin, minimizes pimples, evens tone.

Cons:

OILY skin, especially if you are a women who wears makeup, even a small amount. Dryness, even burns if you are not careful!

I have only been using Tazorac for 3 weeks and already see a difference. At first I was like what the...I even peeled and I am a dark complexion black woman, I've never peeled before. But after a couple of days I have seen a dramatic difference. I'm still not 100% clear but very optimistic. My derm instructed me to use Taz along with taking doxocyline one in the am and one right before bed. As with everyone else I have read, I mositurize w/ Cetaphil let it do it's thing for 30minutes before applying the Taz and then go to bed. Every morning I wake up looking forward to looking in the mirror and seeing more results.
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June 6, 2008

Pros:

It did clear up my skin after Murad MESSSSSED it up horribly.

Cons:

Really pricey. Burning sensation right after application.

I'm 25 and have had acne since high school. I read reviews for Murad online, and decided to try it, and that was the biggest mistake of my life. It made my skin 100X worse. Tazorac helped clear it up, but my skin has never been 100% clear. I've been using Tazorac for a year now, along with Doxycycline. While it has controlled my acne, I still always have breakouts on my cheeks. Also, my skin is very oily...i'm not sure if this has a connection to Tazorac though. I gave this product a 4 because it did help, but it hasn't cleared my skin completely.
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May 15, 2008

Pros:

Definitely seeing an improvement in my acne

Cons:

Peeling, redness, still have cystic acne around the corners of my mouth

Hi all...this is the same Stephanie who wrote a couple weeks ago about how amazing Tazorac was, after using it only one day. I realize now I probably shouldn't have written that review, seeing as how there is no "miracle" product that cures acne over night. But I wanted to let you all know that Tazorac might be your answer! I have been using it for about four weeks now, and experienced some pretty dreadful acne. I noticed this morning my face is headed towards improvement though. There is hope!!!!! You can handle the peeling and extra bad acnce for a couple weeks...good luck!
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May 8, 2008

Pros:

Makes skin smooth and soft, works well on clearing acne

Cons:

As everyone says, the initial 6 weeks are terrible. My skin was red, peeling, wouldn't moisturize, but after those six weeks, it looks so much better!

It works, you just have to be patient. Just think about how little 6 weeks is in the grand scheme of things. People won't remember your skin looked a little peely weeks ago, they will notice your great looking skin though!
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April 25, 2008

Pros:

Eventually gets rid of acne, leaves your skin smooth and less pimply.

Cons:

Takes a long a@# time to work, burnt my skin at first, and very pricy but Ihave two medium sized tubes and i still have alot left from the first one after 2 months!

I have sensitive skin so it took a whole two months and a week for my skin to clear up! (I only have 3 small pimples now)I'm brown skinned and my face felt a little burnt after i used it for three weeks. I also used duac but switched to finacea for scars. I've been using finacea for a little longer than a month. And doryx 100mg a day. The combo is great. I have no pimples on my cheek near my nose, JUST SCARS ERRR. I alternate brevoxyl wash 4%, cetaphil, and dove soap for a cleanser. I love dove (frangrance free)! Oh yeah, if you have moderate acne and don't have a lot of money just use the Brevoxyl wash 4% twice a day, it WILL CLEAR YOU UP COMPLETELY!(NO PIMPLES)& a good a@# moisturizer.
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April 18, 2008

Pros:

Beautiful complexion in my skin now.

Cons:

Still have a few scars, HORRIBLE (I MEAN HORRIBLE) initial breakout.

Ok basically, you're going to want to quit when you use this product in the beginning. It makes you're skin look like absolute crap the first month or two. Trust me, I wanted to kill myself after looking in the mirror each day. But suddenly, after 2 months of enduring, I suddenly started clearing up. It's my third month now, I can finally go to school and actually interact with people. Don't give up, give this product a chance!
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April 15, 2008

Pros:

Clears up acne w/in first few months, nice glow to face, smaller pores

Cons:

Drying only around pimples

Okay, so I started using Tazorac once a day for 5 min. and then washing it off w/Benzic Wash 5%, since I have an oily face. I didn't know, but my Dr. was setting up my skin w/using it 5 min. in the morning and then washing it off. Well, my acne got so bad that I stopped using it and getting depressed. He didn't tell me it would make me break out! I stopped using it and immediately scheduled an appt to see him because I was so upset that I wasn't clearing up. He told me to use it at night from now on and leave it on. So, I listened to him and I was taking Spironolactone (75 mg in the AM and another 75 in PM to reduce oilyness) and washing my face twice a day with the Benzic Wash 5%, applying 0.5% Desonide cream to reduce redness, then the TAzorac and I was still breaking out so bad, all over my forehead I was getting a ton of little pimples and my only problem areas before were my cheeks!! I decided to stick it out and finally! 8 weeks later I am finally clearing up!
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