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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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Lauren

October 26, 2009

Pros:

Clears skin, smoother skin, reduces oiliness, helps prevent milia

Cons:

itchiness when on skin (severe at first), burning sensation, increased sun sensitivity, mild peeling, initial breakout

I am 22 years old and developed mild acne, oily skin, and milia about 3 years ago. I have been on Tazorac for 7 weeks and all side effects are gone. My skin is almost completely clear and no new milia have formed. My skin is now less oily. It is also supposed to prevent fine lines which is fantastic. This treatment is excellent and I plan to use Tazorac for the rest of my life. It is important to keep using and to get through the initial breakout (for me it was at its worst weeks 3-5 (my mild acne became moderate and I broke out worse than I ever had) but kept using the product and am so glad I did. How I use it: Wash in the PM with cetaphil cleansing bar for dry skin. Apply cetaphil moisturizing cream. Let it dry for 30 min and apply a pea sized amount to areas of my face that I are prone to blemishes. In the AM, exfoliate with St. Ives apricot scrub, wash with cetaphil, and use bare escentuals mineral moisturizer. My dr. said to use bare escentuals mineral make up to keep skin

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Priscilla

October 23, 2009

Pros:

Clears Skin completely. Baby skin smooth

Cons:

peeling redness.If you stop using it acne returns after a period of time.

I have always had cystic acne or the ones that are red with a little white head. I used tazorac .1% and it cleared my skin. My skin was flawless. I stopped using it and I broke out again. I am currently on the .5% and it has removed the red acne vulgaris (red painful pimples) in a week. I broke out with white heads in my T-zone. Its only my 6th week and I know that it takes it time. It worked great before so I'm hoping it will work again. I loved this cream its amazing. Im crossing my fingers!! I didn't moisturize before on the .1% and my skin was fine I do have sensitive skin but not that sensitive. I don't really moisturize now with the .5% and I peel slightly.

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misslady26

October 16, 2009

Pros:

it clears acne fast especially the little ones.

Cons:

itchy, dry skin

Omg! The first week or so my skin go so bad, I broke out horribly and I was so itchy I wanted to scratch my face off. I had to cover my entire face with make up cuz I was embarrass people would see me with that face. I have suffered from acne ever since I was 14 and I am 26 now. I have been on taz for two weeks now and I am so far happy with the results I am seeing. My forehead was full with little bumps and now all of them are gone, my skin feels so smooth when I wash it however, I still get some big pimples here and there and those do not go away that easy and that fast. I have like three in one cheeck and like two in the other but overall my skin looks clearer and all the little bumps have already disappeared. I am using this in conjuction with bactrim and I use the obagi products for the acne marks and belive me... it is really helping a lot. I feel much more confident now. I will come back in like a month to tell all of you how my skin is looking. I wish I could add before and

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Tenley

October 14, 2009

Pros:

Gets rid of minor blemishes quickly; even better, it also treats and clears cystic acne and post-cystic scars/marks.

Cons:

severe skin peeling, increased redness, face/skin feels raw, tender to the touch, burning skin, chapped lips, dryness.

if you have sensitive skin or oily/dry combination skin, tazorac can feel like it's burning your face off, even if you use a very very small amount (I use 1/2 pea, which is 1/2 a dosage). my entire face peels off every week, which is embarrassing and tough to cover up. after it peels, it feels raw and burns a lot, so much so that it's difficult to even moisturize with a dermatologist recommended facial lotion. still, it has cleared very painful cystic acne...although i'm not sure which is worse''molting face or acne face...

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sherry

October 11, 2009

Pros:

Clears up acne fast, gives you a really smoothe complexion, gets rid of fine lines and dark spots. I look 5 years younger! Very happy w/ the results.

Cons:

Very oily first 2 weeks. Dries out skin. Must follow directions exactly and you need to moisturize alot. Don't go in the sun without protection.

I am an older user of Tazorac. I am 51. I have suffered with adult acne since I was 18. I was on birth control pills for 35 years! Had to stop 4 months ago because of my age. I was very concerned about what my skin would do without the bc pills. It was not that great on them. I have moderate acne that I fight w/ daily. I told my derm to put me on something aggressive. She put me on Soloydn & Tazorac. After 2 weeks I developed every symptom you can get from Soloydn. I had a fever, terrible chills, body aches no energy and hives. I thought I had the flu until my husband said it might be my new medication. I stopped using it (my derm swears she's never had a patient w/ side effects!) I then continued w/ the Tazorac. I am so happy w/ the results! I actually looked in the mirror and said to myself "You are really pretty!" This is definetly my new best friend. Pretty much stinks that even at this age I still have to worry about acne! Hope this has been helpful.

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Seani

October 10, 2009

Pros:

Easy to apply, perfect solution to get rid of acne forever, not noticeable on your face, WORKS.

Cons:

Makes acne get worse at first, (about 1 month it will be worse but not to much worse), but then it starts clearing.

I don't know why everyone says it dries their skin, they obviously didn't read the instructions. You must apply only a PEA SIZED amount to your face, and only in the areas that are affected. YOU MUST ALSO USE LOTION BEFORE PUTTING IT ON. Basically, if you know how to read, this medication is right for you. There should be no dryness, these people just put way to much on or didn't use lotion before putting it on. Or both.

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dermareviewer24

October 6, 2009

Pros:

It clears the skin and prevents acne. it also fades post-inflammatory marks

Cons:

it dries the skin

The product works well. It can dry the skin but you can put on moisturizer before applying the cream.

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Nicole

October 3, 2009

Pros:

Strongest med for acne

Cons:

Irritates your skin if you use to much, dry, red, flakes

I started using this product as directed and after about 2 months, my skin completely cleared up. I didn't change anything and then 3 months later, I started breaking out again. As irritating as my skin gets when using it, and now planning on becoming pregnant, I'm going to stop and try Skin ID. I've already tried ProActive and the non-name brands like ProActive with no help, so now onto something else.

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Kenneth Alan

October 2, 2009

Pros:

Gets rid of 75% of my acne incredibly fast. It makes my skin soft and smooth.

Cons:

My entire face where it was applied peels every 3 or 4 days and it peels BAD. I look like a snake that's molting and everyone always asks me what's wrong with my face. It just dries out my face.

I've been using Tazorac since February so it's been a while, but only recently does my face peel like crazy. I don't use a moisturizer because I'm not sure which moisturizer to buy. I don't want to get one that isn't right and will cause more acne.

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Toby Bamidele

September 28, 2009

Pros:

CLEARS THE SKIN, QUICK TO APPLY!

Cons:

FIRST FEW WEEKS ARE HELLL!!!!!!! ITCHING, PEELING, REDNESS, BUMPS Barrage, AND IT MADE ME LIGHTER!(i dont kno if its good or bad lol)

JUst get it , and if u have used everything in the world except for this....jus stick wit this till the end.....u'll find results soon..

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