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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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November 14, 2007

Pros:

Tazorac has worked better then any other topical treatment I have tried. It evened my skin tone and cleared up most of my acne.

Cons:

It caused redness, peeling, itching and burning.

Tazorac is great if you want to use a topical treatment to treat your acne, however Tazorac does not cure acne. You will have to use this product everyday if you want to keep the results. You can not skip treatments or you will not see the benefits. The biggest benefit I have received by using Tazorac is even skin tone. As an African American woman I have had lots of issues with scarring and uneven skin tone. Tazorac has done wonders for my skin tone (minus the red cheeks). The biggest problem I have experienced with Tazorac is the side effect that causes my face to peel weekly. I use a facial mask to peel off the dead skin, which really helps. I don't really expereince itching unless I have not applied it for several days. My cheeks almost always look red because of the medication. I can't say it will work for you because everyone is different, but I think it's worth a try. I purchase a tube that lasts me a year for about $85 w/insurance so I guess that equals out to $7 a month.
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November 10, 2007

Pros:

Cheap if your insurance covers it ... not so much if it doesnt .. but I got like a whole box of samples from my derm

Cons:

crazy dryness ... seriusly and it burns like hell ... Thats what she said .. top drawer

well I have been on this for about a week now and it not doing much but breaking out my skin.But after reading all these comments im pretty positive thats expected.I went to my derm first time ive ever even been to one. and I got three medications tazorac 0.05% gel,zoderm 8.5% benzoyl peroxide clenser, and Doxycycline 100mg ... and damn that stuff all together drys out my skin but this is still my first week and im hoping it gets better...Ill keep you posted peace out homies word up!
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November 8, 2007

Pros:

Works
Stops scarring
Stops outbreaks

Cons:

Causes me to PEEL SEVERELY. Don't know what to do to stop me from peeling, but about once a week I peel ALOT on my face.

You must stick with it every night, not some nights.

Great product, insurance covers 100%, peeling sucks but i'm sure there are some washes to cure it - ive used this for 3yrs
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October 18, 2007

Pros:

Smooths out small bumps all over the face and makes skin a better texture

Cons:

it seems to get worse before it gets better

I have been on accutane twice and my acne has stayed the same. maybe it is because accutane is usually prescribed to severe acne patients and i never had huge bumps...but i always had small bumps all over my face and to me it was a constant struggle and nightmere. i just started using tazorac for a week or so and my skin is already becoming smoother all over although it is breaking out still. im gonna stick it out and see what happens.
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October 13, 2007

Pros:

4 years i have used tazorac..I had awful huge flaming red acne
tazorac and approx 1 year on antibiotics it cleared my skin
and helped clear the horrible red marks scarsbonus my skin is even younger looking

Cons:

my face is a little puffy

it changed my life/ confidence level
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October 1, 2007

Pros:

It has cleared up my acne!! I occassionally get a break out. My Dr. says that is normal due to hormone changes. My skin is dry so I use a good moisturizer. I like this product alot

Cons:

It took about a month to completely clear my skin. My skin was worse before it got better. The wait was worth it.

I would recommend this product.
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September 30, 2007

Pros:

evens skin tone, clears acne, shrinks appearance of pores

Cons:

burns, itches, peels, makes my face very red (temporarily)

it works- but definitely isn't without some side effects. it will make your acne worse initially, but it clears pretty quickly. overall, a really strong cream that does the job really reaaly well!
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September 29, 2007

Pros:

This is the only medication that cleared up my skin. Before this medication, I have tried so many prescriptions and off-the-counter medications and none of them worked. I don't have any acne on my face anymore, and now I'm using it on my back too.

Cons:

It takes time and you have to be patient. It dries and peels the skin, but that's all your dead skin cells, so don't think its worsening the situation. When you stop using it, your acne comes back. And, when the skin peels, oh boy!...it burns so much

Get it!...just bear with the pain for like two weeks and you will be one happy camper!
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September 9, 2007

Pros:

Cleared son's skin and made it more even

Cons:

Peeling around mouth

When my sons actually followed the doctor's directions and worked gradually up to using it daily, the results were remarkable. Don't use it around the mouth or eyes as it causes excessive drying and even cracking. Allow your skin to dry for 20 minutes before applying, as damp skin leads to an increase in the drying and peeling side effects. And remember to use the recommended spf moisturizer in conjunction with it every day.
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August 14, 2007

Pros:

My skin is completely clear and I have no scars at all - I have used it for 4 years now. I love it, nothing else worked for me.

Cons:

Red at first & some pealing. Then I started using vaseline on my face at night about 30 minutes after I put on the cream & had better results without the redness & peeling. I quit using the vaseline after about a month. Noticed oily skin this year.

Nothing else worked for me and I tried over the counter, infomercials and other prescriptions. I was so unhappy before this product. You do have to follow the doctors directions exactly and be patient. My doctor told me exactly what to expect and he was right. I am very pleased with this product. On the cost I am not sure as my insurance covers it completely and it lasts a very long time.
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