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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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April 10, 2008

Pros:

CLEARED UP MY ACNE
SKIN WAS HEALTHIER LOOKING

Cons:

SKIN FELT DRY AND A BIT BURNT

I have used tazorac on and off for about 2 years now. I tend to use it, notice great results with my acne and skin tone, then stop using it figuring that my acne has cleared up and my face looks good. A few months later, I usually notice that my skin is looking "dull" again and my face is breaking out, so I start using the tazaroc again, and the cycle continues. I started using taz again recently and think I will continue to use, as my skin does look alot better while using it
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April 3, 2008

Pros:

Dryness and makes your skin look oily

Cons:

clears up acne

I had acne in the 8th grade and decided to visit a derm. They told me to use tazorac. I used it and it had little effect. But now im in the 11th and i have the same problem and the derm gave it to me again. so now i use benzyol peroxide and tazorac at night. It is a real good product. The only thing is the peeling.I cant help to peal the skin off and that can cause acne scaring so i suggest you dont do that.But far as usage, i recomended to anyone with bad acne
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March 24, 2008

Pros:

It can and does work, if used in moderation and with a good moisturizer like Cetaphil.

Cons:

When used daily, it caused extreme peeling and scabbing on my cheeks. Now I look awful and have to wait days to look normal again. It made my face worse...BUT...I was using it way too often, we just didn't know it yet.

My skin condition was that of occasional pimples but a lot of closed whiteheads...looks like I had a skin rash on my cheeks. They were never red, but my skin always looked bumpy. The Tazorac works..most definitely...because all of my whiteheads were coming out and becoming exposed. BUT..I was using it daily, as recommended by my doctor. So, I think if I would have known how sensitive I was to this product, she would have started me off more slowly. If I had started using it once every other day, I think I wouldn't look like a sunburned monster! Bottom line...it works...I would just seriously use this cream every other day with a good moisturizer. It causes dryness, but thats what we need...just not a LOT of it at once! Stick with this cream...it really is worth it. I know when the reddness goes away, my skin will be clear.
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February 27, 2008

Pros:

.1% cream. Cleared my face and shoulders within 3 months and im currently on my 4th month on this and my face is so smooth now but i still have thoes redmarks but they have faded alot. dont apply directly mix a pea sized ammount with enough moisturiz

Cons:

Pretty much raped my face the first 4 weeks lol. if i were to drag my sleeve acros my face u would see a bunch of shredded skin.

WORKS! give it time. Dont pick your skin or scrub your face, u wil develop raw spots and when u apply the tazorac it WILL burn and dont spot treat lol thats just a waste. 1 perscription filling is about 50 dolla with insurance and lasts about a year (2 30gram tubes)
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February 21, 2008

Pros:

Works fairly well

Cons:

Can cause drying peeling when used with other medications, but is easily fixed with proper mosturizer

Overall a good medication that works well when used over time. It also gives your skin a very nice color and tone, and evens out alot of the redness from zits. Just use in moderation, as thick films usually cause redness and excessive peeling without any benefits to your skin.
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February 19, 2008

Pros:

I have been using it for about 4 weeks and my skin texture is much better and small lines have disappeared as well as dimisnished black heads. Brown spots seem to get a little darker at first as layers peel off but that too is now improving.

Cons:

Some minor redness and itching

I have very sensitive skin but if you follow the regime and always put on moisturizer at least one hour before the Tazorac it really does work. I have tried to go on it at least 4 times before and always quit after the first week or two because of the redness etc. but the moisturizing tip really does work. And, the moisturizing does not cause breakouts.
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February 18, 2008

Pros:

Initially reduced the size and amount of breakouts, now it has cleared breakouts almost completely

No dryness/irritation if used with moisturizer

Cons:

Takes a long time to see results

I started using Tazorac about 7 to 8 weeks ago, and am finally seeing results. I've read that a lot of people have problems with irritation, but I don't have any problems whatsover when using this product with cetaphil cleanser and cetaphil moisturizer. Also, applying the correct amount is key. I recommend visiting the official Tazorac websites for instructions on how to use it.
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February 16, 2008

Pros:

Reduced the scars a little. My skin feels softer. Definately not drying up my skin or making it irratating.

Cons:

Still breaking out after 4 weeks! My skin is still super oily and I have yet to see those dramatic results.

Not sure if this is helping...yet. Been on it for a month and I am still breaking out, yet I do notice my scars are fading a little. I am going to be patient and wait another month. The new pimples on my skin due go away within a couple days instead of a week.
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February 13, 2008

Pros:

Improved skin texture.

Cons:

Makes skin peel like mad... Not good for sensitive skin.

I have very mild acne. My doctor gave me a small sample tube of Tazorac in 0.05%. I suppose it will improve acne with continuous use, but, I stopped after a week of using it because it made my face peel like crazy. I couldn't even put on foundation because my skin would be flaky the minute after I moisturize.
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February 10, 2008

Pros:

Got rid of most whiteheads and blackheads. Reduced the severity of breakouts.

Cons:

Initial redness and peeling. Makes the skin very sensitive. Doesn't completely eliminate breakouts. Some whiteheads and blackheads return.

I started using this product about 9 months ago, when Clindamycin stopped working for me. I have had moderate acne since I was 13. At first, Tazorac was working wopnderfully, but after about a month, I had a huge breakout and my skin was peeling off in clumps. My face was all red. As my skin got used to it, the breakouts stopped and my face improved. However, for this last month I feel like the medication is loosing its effectivness as I'm starting to get mild breakouts, mostly whiteheads and blackheads, more frequently. I use 0.10% Tazorac every night and a moisturizer during the day. I was also on Minocin pills, but they did nothing for me.
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