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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 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:

seeing results from problem areas now after 4 months

Cons:

problem moved to another area.

the acne around the side of my chin that was my only concern has gone away but moved to my middle chin.. have been on taz for 4 months and doxy. was just prescribed klaron too, but not sure if that will help the stubborn chins... basically be patient i guess . used differin before with duac and minocyclin then batrium.. worked well by 6 months stopped it on my own... and then flaired again 6 months later. n now tryin something new with a new doc...... stick with it is my new thoughts
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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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November 7, 2007

Pros:

uhm, none yet:(

Cons:

face is breaking out really bad right now,dry,irritated.

ive only been on it for two and a half weeks and my dermatologist and everyone else on this site says that its normal for me to breakout for the first 4-6 weeks. But it really sucks because i can tell everyone is staring at my face, my acne has never been this bad. :( I REALLY HOPE IT STARTS WORKING SOON!
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November 4, 2007

Pros:

in the places it has cleared up some acne, it made my skin really smooth.

Cons:

havent very many results AT ALL. my skin got alotttttt worse. but i have been on it only two weeks, so we'll see.

the derm says stick with it, so i guess i will. but i really hope these breakouts calm down!
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October 28, 2007

Pros:

Clears the little bumps and helps to remove scars

Cons:

MAJOR PEELING!! Face can/will be in pain.

When my dermatologist gave this to me I started peeling so I stopped using it. My derm told me it was normal so I decided to give it a shot, and it really works. It peels more where my scars are which have started to clear. I have noticed a big improvement on the amount of scars I have on my cheeks and I have fewer bumps. Thankfully I get this thing for free because the military pays for my perscriptions.
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October 24, 2007

Pros:

Good exfoliator, "anti-inflammatory", easy to apply, free samples are abundant at derm offices (try not to pay for it, it is expensive, $80/tube), comes in cream and gel form (I have used the gel), odorless, absorbs easily

Cons:

Doesn't cure acne, makes skin dry, red, itchy, and shed uncontrollably, makes skin sensitive to sunlight , make skin texture look "not quite normal", skin will become noticeably oily (may have to resort to constantly wiping oil off face),

I have used Taz (gel and cream) for a little over 3 years, so believe me, this is not your cure. As a matter of fact nothing that the dermatologist will give you will "cure" your acne (except maybe accutane, but realize the immense risks you are taking). Tazorac is another drug that addresses the symptoms (acne) of other problems that you are having in your body -be it food allergies, poor digestion, toxins that have built up over time. I don't want to say that this product won't help at all, but I do want to say what no dermatologist ever told me, that you have to take a real good look at yourself and your lifestyle and make real changes. If you keep doing what you've always done, your going to get what you've always gotten. Check out the Nutrition and Holistic healing section of the discussion boards. Dietary and lifestyle changes that I have made in the past 3 months have done for me what Tazorac never could in the past 3 years.
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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 14, 2007

Pros:

This product is incredible I have only been on this product for 3 days and so far this has worked better than any other product I have used hands down. I had very bad and rough skin. After just 2 days my skin is getting as smooth as a babies bottom.

Cons:

None so far....maybe the price ($50.00 w/ insurance) base price $200.00

If you want real results and are tired of playing experiment with your derm. This is something that will work. I am on 0.05 Taz w/ 50mg Doxycycline. Most of my skin is scarred and hyperpigmented mixed with bumps. I can see already that this has worked better than accutane, differin, benza, clindamycin proactive and others put together. I will continune to post as I continue my treatment. But the small bumps has cleared, and my pigmentation is starting to heal and its only been 3 days.
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October 13, 2007

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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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