Topical Retinoid
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Produces similar results to the two other topical retinoids, tretinoin and adapalene, which means only partial clearing, and comes with far more sensitivity and side effects when you first start using it. It probably won’t be a total game changer and don’t be surprised if it’s too much for your skin to take.
Topical Retinoid
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
Used Tazarotene? Rate It:
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August 26, 2009
Cons:
too strong also gives you dry patches
I had a bad nasty breakout and i hated it .. it was sooo bad that when i went to school people would say to me " what happen to your face ". I have never went to a dermatologist before , but it was soo bad i had to go . He was about to put me on accutane but told me to try diffin gel first. so i tried that, it didnt do anything ..then he gave me Taz , in a week my whole face was clear i was back to being myself again . Now once my face cleared up i fingured, it was no need to keep using it , so i stop using it . Then about 5 months lata i had another breakout but it was not as bad i used the taz and it cleared up my skin once again but i had a lot, i mean a lot of dry patches everywere on my face, very 10 mins i had to put lotion on . it was sooo dry ..overall this stuff is good but if u have like mild or light acne i would tell u to use this it will dry bthe hell out ya skin and leave you with open pores .but if u have bad i mean bad acne then this would be the best thing 4 yo
August 21, 2009
Pros:
It made the 3 big pimples I had on my face better
Cons:
It smells funny, it made me break out on places I never get bumps on and it made my ski oily when I applied it on
I haven't really seen any improvements but I've only been using it for 3 days so far=]
August 20, 2009
Pros:
Helps a little
Cons:
caused my face to burn, itch.
If you have severe acne, this will work hardly at all.
August 17, 2009
Pros:
Strong medicine
Cons:
Peeling and burning. plus initial breakout sucks
I've used so much sh*t i'm 15 and started tazorac and sodium sulfacetamide 7 days ago. The past 5 days i've been breaking out bad mostly around my lips it's weird. i think it's just purging. anyone know if my skin will be more tolerate and stop breaking out hardcore?
August 14, 2009
Pros:
This clears up acne very well
Cons:
Takes about a month or so to actually start working, Very very expensive if you don't have healthcare, Flakey skin in the morning, Very dry skin
Tazorac is great but will cause your acne to get severe for the first month and a half. But after that it will start working like magic. everynow and then my acne might get worse but it dosn't usually last for long.
August 2, 2009
Pros:
Has made my face smooth.
Cons:
Has made my pimples more noticible (red) andhas givien me pimples in places i have NEVER had them on my face. DRIES SKIN!
Okay well, i have been using this product for about a week (i know not long) . In the morning i use The Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Wash Kit and aczone. At night i use The BP wash kit again and then tazorac. MAKE SURE YOU USE MOISTURIZER. I have been using olay and my skin isn't dry except a little under my lip and on the side of my nose. Today after i used my regular daily products, i noticed my skin wasn't as red and it was starting to get a little clearer. I have used over the counter products (Acne free, spot treatments, clearasil daily wash,etc.) But none worked. Im so happy i finally went to the Derm. Hopefully my face will Get free of acne because im sick of feeling so self concious.
July 31, 2009
Pros:
Smooth and glowing skin and improved skin texture.
Cons:
Peeling and flakiness
I've been using Tazorac for several years. It works really well in improving the skin's texture. My skin is usually flawless, but I still get an occasional pimple during my monthly cycle. I would totally recommend this. If you are concerned about the flaky peeling skin, I would suggest the cream over the gel formulation.
July 30, 2009
Pros:
My skin is much softer, my breakouts are decreasing, and the scars are fading.
Cons:
Pretty bad initial breakout. It happened around week 3-4. I broke out in places I never do. Expensive, even with insurance. I experienced sensitivity to the sun. Mild flaking and burning.
My face isn't completely clear, however my breakouts have decreased a lot since the first initial breakout. Now I have only a few pimples, which is a bit less than when I began. I am only on week 7, so I am going to go through with the 12 weeks before I make any harsh judgments. Moisturizer before a pea-sized amount is crucial. I am using it nightly, while taking Doxyl (antibiotics) once a day, and wearing Aczone daily. I am also on birth control: Loestrin Fe 24. Good luck to everyone else who is using this. Don't stop using it unless you haven't seen results after 12 weeks!
July 28, 2009
Pros:
None yet
Cons:
Redness,peeling,dryness
Im on week 3 and so far all it has done is dried out my face and made me break out. I dont know if i should stop using it or not
July 7, 2009
Pros:
working so far keeping my fingers crossed
Cons:
dry skin, flakey, moisturize 3 times a day
its been about 2 or 3 weeks.
i made the mistake of not applying a moisturizer with it the first couple days and applying too much.
skin started to dry.
i used biore ice cleanser and olay or aveno moisturizer then taz. and just the wash and moist. in the morning.
at first i turned red and broke out. but for once decided to stick with something.
I used differin .3 for months and broke out so bad and uncontrollable.
now i just got 3 zits this morning but first time in a while.
about to switch to cetaphil cleanser now bc of the dryness.
BUT ITS WORKING SO FAR, KNOCK ON WOOD
Pros:
Clears up skin very well and