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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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August 13, 2007

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i don't have sensative skin and this still managed to make my face feel as if it were on fire. side effects were terrible terrible acne every i applied it. even if u accidently rub some on where there wasn't any acne, a new pimple would rise there

gave many blackheads on my cheeks where there never was any. ever. everytime i would work out, my face got soooo red it was ridiculous. there is no way i was going to stick with it. i am goin to try accutane in a couple weeks n hope that will work. i read isotretinoin is the only effective wa to treat bad cystic, nodule acne. while on it it can also get rid of acne you have any where else on your body.

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Bree

August 12, 2007

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made some acne scars fade

Cons:

takes too long to work, makes face really red and flaky. sunburns REALLY easily. the acne that occurs in the "gets worse before it get better stage" leaves even MORE acne marks you have to worry about.

i recentley was in the hospital with bacterial menigitus and i was put on steroids to keep my brain from inflammtion. it had HORRIBLE side effects. it made me break out so much. my derm put me on tazorac and doxy but im starting school in 2 weeks and im too unpatient to wait and see the outcomes of tazorac. i dont want to go to school looking bad. so im going to use benzaclinl...its works very fast and i used it a long time ago and i had fantastic results. i strongly recommending getting off tazorac. im still using doxy oraly. :)

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Holee

August 9, 2007

Pros:

Prevents new breakouts. Gets rid of acne.

Cons:

Somehow made my skin feel dry and really oily at the same time. Got really bad the first month of use.

Stick to it! Results in 2 months.

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josh

August 8, 2007

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clears up acne pretty well

Cons:

makes your skin red n flaky oh yeah don't forget oily

if you love the outdoors n being out in the sun then try to find something else cuz this stuff makes a lil sun on your face look like a bada$$ sunburn. but if putting sunscreen on every 15 minutes is your thing then go for it..

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An Old Chinese Man

August 2, 2007

Pros:

Prevents new ane.

Cons:

Made skin very oily! My friends even noticed.

This just doesn't work, but it helps prevent new acne at the same time makes your skin oily. All in all, it sucked! Used for 6 months with Duac. No changes.

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Lisa

July 26, 2007

Pros:

Clears up acne

Cons:

Dryness, takes a while to work, inital break out

I have been using tazorac for about 4 weeks and the right side of my face is clear, except for one bump and the scars. The left side of my face, which was a lot worse for some reason, still has bumps but is clearing up. however, the cysts are gone. The pimples are a lot less severe. Just waiting for the marks to go away. My skin was never as bad as it was before I began tazorac. What happened was I fractured my jaw, and had to have my mouth wired shut for 5 weeks. As a result, I could only drink. In order to not lose too much weight (I was already thin) I blended everything with milk (cookies, fruits, etc.) and drank it to keep on the weight. I believe the dairy (and the stress from it all) is what made my skin so bad. I did research online, and contrary to what doctors tell us what u eat DOES affect your skin.

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Jen Benny

July 21, 2007

Pros:

My new derm swears by Tazorac, too. I have less side effects (peeling & redness mainly) with 0.05% Tazorac than Retin A Micro 0.1%. I'm fair and sensitive.

Cons:

I had a flare up of three small cysts on my chin at three weeks, which I attributed to the "sloughing phase". I also have had an increase in whiteheads on my forehead and blackheads on my nose. However, this appears to be clearing & I'm optimistic

I had been on Retin A Micro 0.1% for over a year and was having what I felt were awesome results. When I had to change dermatologists, the new doc suggested I try Tazorac (0.05%). I was very hesitant at first, but after reading up on it, I decided to give it a try. I've used it for two months with the following nightly routine, (one which I'd worked out w Retin A): wash w cetaphil (original), moisturize lightly with cetalphil lotion, & then thinly apply tazorac 0.05 30 minutes later. In the morning I gently exfoliate w St. Ives Apricot Scrub for sensitive skin. I use SPF 15 cetaphil in the mornings along w benzaclin on my forehead every 2nd or 3rd day. It's too soon to speak about the effectiveness in my case. But this stuff seems very tolerable at 0.05%. I say go for it and be patient. And do apply with caution. I wouldn't recommend lathering it on, as with Retin A, that routine seems to just increase side effects without impacting the results. And

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Minho Lee

July 18, 2007

Pros:

Clears up acne and prevents new ones from coming out.

Cons:

Extreme redness, dryness, peeling, and sensitivity to sunlight.

I tried using Tazorac for a long time, and I have to say, considering how bad my acne used to be, it did wonders. After about 2 months, my skin was clean most of the time. But, the problem is, it made my face so sensitive after over a year of use that every time I laughed, my teacher would ask me if I was okay because my face would get so red (like, tomato red). Also, it made me peel, which is really embarrassing. I remember, one time, I wore some fleece sweater, and that's when I realized how much I was peeling under my jaw area. In the long run, it fought off acne, but I ended up getting off of it due to it ruining my skin. If you're going to do it, go for it, but on the same note, be aware. This thing's the strongest medication available in the topical retinoid department.

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Hannah9

July 16, 2007

Pros:

I've used this product for a few months now, and it works great. It took me some time to get used to it because it does dry out your skin but my doctor recommended using it at night and that helped me deal with side Effects.

Cons:

The first month was horrible. My face got red and it stared to produce more acne and white heads then before. Sometimes i would wake up with even oiler skin. It also caused my skin to peel and showed little sign of improving my acne problem.

I think if you stick with it in the long run it does seem to improve. It also depends on your skin , you may need to increase the amount on the area to get a better result. I find that using some kind of cream on your face helps to control the dryness and also keeps your skin soft and shield it from the sun. Its not so great for a quick fix but if your looking for something that will clean up your acne and makes sure it stays that way then this product is the way to go.

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Rob

July 14, 2007

Pros:

Some improvement

Cons:

Horrible dryness of skin. Very Expensive.

Been using for 1+ years. The severe dryness has never gone away. My morning routine consists of applying 2 to 3 seperate coats of moisturizer to mask the fact that my face is flaking off. As a side effect, I would say dryness is pretty horrible. Its bad enough where i have to skip using about one day a week because my face cant take it. For effectiveness, I still get acne, but maybe a little less?

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