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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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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:

cleared 90% of my acne! :)

Cons:

dryness and extreme peeling. caused my skin to itch and be quite red. also, takes a long time to see improvement

tazorac is an amazing cream to combat acne! i've used it for nearly two years now and will not stop using it. before tazorac, my skin was horrible. i had severe cystic acne, the red bumps that seem to hung around under your skin and hurt like crazy. i went to the derm, and they talked about putting me on accutane. i was seriously considering it, but thought i should try tazorac first and leave accutane as a last resort. well, for the first month, i didn't see any improvements, my skin stayed the same. then into the second month, my skin started to peel, itch, and burn. it looked and felt horrible and was about to come off it. luckily i didn't and in the third month, my skin started to clear up. i've been on it 2 years now, and yes i do still get a few pimples here and there, but nothing like before. my advice if you have started using this product is to stick with it. peeling and redness suck, but not as much as having acne. your skin will get used to the treatment good
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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:

gets rid of the blackheads

Cons:

your skin BURNS and PEELS like CURAZZYYY

Ive been using this product over a month now and it seems like my scars gone a bit but i still get the burnin sensation whenever i use it.. and it makes your skin look cherry red... But it definitely works!
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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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January 31, 2008

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I have always had moderate acne. (small bumps all over my face) I tried everything! I was even on Accutane twice and my skin stayed the same...it was never perfect. Tazorac is a miracle...my skin has never felt so smooth and looked this good.

Cons:

It does get worse before it gets better...it got worse for me for about a month before it got smoother. My skin was a weird oily but dry texture for awhile but you have to stick with it cuz it will work.

Its worth every penny.
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January 22, 2008

Pros:

Got results after about three weeks. Actually feels and looks like its doing something.

Cons:

Cream kinda has a greasy feeling. Makes your face sore, red, and peel like crazy. I'm talkin chunks falling off your face! Can't tan or go out in the sun a whole lot.

Sucks balls for the first week or so but starts to yield good results after that. I cut back to every other night and so far am blemish free. You may be going to the restroom a couple times a day at first just to moisturize your face. Turns over the skin cells really fast so after awhile scars and marks will fade. Crap is hella expensive so either get your insurance to pick it up or steal it. Your Doc may be hesitate to prescribe but be persistent.
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January 21, 2008

Pros:

It cleared up most of my acne.

Cons:

It takes a bit of time for this stuff to actually start working. In the process of waiting those weeks, your face may become very ithcy and red. Lots of peeling (in my case). This stuff is also a bit expensive.

I've been using this product for over a year now. I started using only the 0.05% strength. It cleared most of my acne up (but didn't get rid of little bumps). In September 2007, I asked my doc if I could try the full strength. Since then, my skin has only been average. When using the 0.05%, I was able to exfoliate at least twice a week (because I have oily skin). But now, I'm not able to exfoliate at all because it would lead to drying of the skin and then LOTS of peeling. I'm talking about snowflake-sized skin bits all over my shoulders and collar. There has been many occasions where I had to resort to using Vaseline as my day-time moisturizer in order to cover the flakiness. So, I've only been using it a few times a week now (because of the effects) instead of every night--hence the reason a bit of my acne came back. I would probably switch back to 0.05% just because it worked well for me. I still haven't been able to use the full strength version daily and I started this in Sept
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January 21, 2008

Pros:

WORKED TWICE FOR ME: Completely Cleared up my acne at 17, I stopped using for a year and acne became bad again, so I used it again and acne is completely gone AGAIN!!!! THANKS TAZORAC!

Cons:

Can peel your skin, but this is a small price to pay for clear skin, takes about a month (maybe even up to 6 weeks) to see decent results, will remove all buried acne from under your skin so you WILL LOOK horrendous for the first two weeks of use

This is a fantastic product, especially if your insurance will pay for it (even if they don't 80 dollars or whatever it costs IS WORTH IT). Try using this over summer break or something, so you are not embarrassed at school when your face is peeling. Again, this makes acne worse but stick to it and deal with the uncomfort that it may cause cause in 4 weeks you will be thrilled with results. This is much better than benzoyl peroxide and what not
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