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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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June 5, 2008

Pros:

Works fast

Cons:

None, except for maybe the price.

I've been using Avage for a little over 2 months. It's been great! I use it in conjunction with spironolactone and my face has improved dramatically. I've been on tons of prescriptions, including Accutane, and none have completely controlled the cystic acne I started to get after the birth of my daughter (13 years ago!!!!). My derm wrote me a script for it, and it was $168!!!! When I go see him, I'm going to ask for Tazorac cream instead because it seems to be cheaper (probably because it's not marketed for anti-aging) even though it has the exact same ingredients. But, I'll continue to use this as long as possible. I've seen a great improvement in the clarity and texture of my skin.
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June 2, 2008

Pros:

I did notice a slight difference overnight, and now after using it for over a year, my acne has improved dramatically. I used it in the evening with BenzaClin in the morning.

Cons:

I have very oily skin, and for about the first six months it made it more oily. Then in winter it dried my skin out so bad I had to use a lot of moisturizer in the morning so that I could put makeup on, then later in the day the dryness would go away

I recommend this highly. It has indeed worked wonders. This is especially good if you don't already have dry or oily skin. With insurance, one rather large tube only cost me about $20, but without insurance it would have cost almost $300. A tube lasts for about 6 months, or longer depending on how much and how often you use it.
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June 1, 2008

Pros:

Complexion more even toned...I guess...

Cons:

Where do I begin- UNBEARABLE initial breakout, scars where I never had scars before, horrible peeling in the beginning of treatment, gave cysts when I never had them, oh- and it doesn't work!!!!

This stuff is supposed to work after the 'magic' three month mark, it didn't. I am on FOUR months of this and I don't even want to go out in public. Before i started this .1% tazorac gel my skin was almost clear with one or two pimples. But i couldn't get it to be perfectly clear. NOW i regret ever even googling tazorac. The initial whole 3 months where awful, my face was covered with big painful zits and cystic acne. The peeling was just unfair. Now, I used this every night, with cetaphil moisturizer before hand just like your supposed to. I wash with cetaphil face wash for sensitive skin.. I eat mostly organic, and I'm on birth control! with that combination of things I should look completely clear by now. Don't do this to yourself. For me it was not worth it at all. My skin cleared up for 3 days which gave me false hope bc it went right back to 10 breakouts at a time. TAZORAC=BACON GREASE If i rubbed that on my face every night it would have the same effect.
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May 20, 2008

Pros:

Clears up acne and prevents new acne from forming.

Cons:

Peeling, dryness and redness the first few weeks.

After using Taz for almost 12 weeks now, I would say its the best topical I have ever used. I have not had a breakout of any type for 6 weeks and my skin tone has evened out. It has also taken care of fine lines. I look younger, my skin looks great and I now wear minimal makeup if any at all -- that was the goal! I combat the occasional dryness by moisturizing about 30 minutes prior to using it in the evening.
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May 19, 2008

Pros:

Keeps skin clear

Cons:

Dry irritated iching skin

Im not sure what to think of tazorac right now. I Finished a 6 month course of accutane and have been using tazorac at night for 6 months following my accutane treatment. I thought I was ready to stop cause my skin was fairly clear, but still oily. So I stopped for about 8 days, and my skin got horrible. So apparently tazorac has been keeping me clear, but I do not want my skin too become completely dependant on it, so not sure if it is good or bad for me. I am a health nut that believes in all natural stuff so I dont want my skin to become dependant on a drug (tazorac). So I will be talling my derm this info my next appt and see what she says.
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May 16, 2008

Pros:

Speeds up Cell Turnover
Renews Skin Surface
Reduces Redmarks

Cons:

Drying,Peeling, Sensitive to sun
Some Sensitivity to other products

Tazorac has worked when no other topical worked on me. I've had acne for 16 years and this stuff rocks! Yes, you will have some Initial breakout from the product. It will unblock your pores and you will get more zits before they subside. I had both Cysts and pustules and after 4 weeks of continual use, I have no active acne. Scars,yes...but no zits. I did peel like mad at first. That's good but annoying. The normal skin take 36 days to renew itself, more when your older. this stuff can renew cells in less than 7 days. Giving fresher skin, less clogged pores. I previously was on Differin which left me with bad scars. Tazorac is Awesome!
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May 15, 2008

Pros:

None

Cons:

it made my mild acne worse

I guess its not for everyone. You just need to find what works for you. I'm still searching.
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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 13, 2008

Pros:

USED TAZ B-4 THEN STOPPED IT REALLY WORKED HAD A BABY NOW TRYING AGAIN .

Cons:

FIRST 4-8 WEEKS ARE HELL ALL THE MOST COMMOM SIDE EFFECTS LIKE I NEED MORE BUMPS.

ITS ONLY BEEN 5WEEKS FOR ME AND I'AM SO DEPRESSED PEOPLE WILL ASKED ME WHATS WRONG WITH YOUR U NEED PROACTIVE. I'VE BEEN DEALING WITH ACNE FOR QUITE A WHILE AND HAVE HAD MY SHARE OF MEDS. TAZ ,PLEXION MASK ,and YAZ birth control are my newest facial cocktail.ITS A ROUGH 12WEEKS THATS IF IT WORKS OUT . YOU LOSE ALOT OF SOCIAL TIME IF YOU'RE LIKE ME BECAUSE ITS JUST THAT HORRIBLE .I WONT GIVE UP JUST COUNTING DOWN THE REMAINING WEEKS .
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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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