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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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May 6, 2007

Pros:

beautiful clear skin. Free of the tiny oil bumps covering my face. Gets rid of my monthly pimples within days. Has created a smooth complexion......no more bumpiness

Cons:

Can cause me surface dryness around my mouth, but my skin is still oily. But no wrinkles and I'm 34yrs.

Love it love it love it. I'm afraid to stop using it. I can't. Once I didn't use it for 3wks. and my skin reverted back to its old ways.
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January 10, 2007

Pros:

Initial cleer up

Cons:

Causes white heads to increase appear after night use.

Helped clear up acne some when i first started using it, but acne later got worse. It hasnt worked since. Also makes skin very dry.
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August 11, 2012

Pros:

pimples healed faster

Cons:

made me feel oily, didnt stop me from breaking out, expensive

this product did not help me, if anything it made me break out even more. but the breakouts healed fast.. and then there would be another breakout.
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July 1, 2009

Pros:

It is supposed to work and make your skin clear

Cons:

Dry, flakey skin.

I started using tazorac, but I am doing exactly what my dermo told me to which is to only do it twice my first week. So i have only done it once and my skin is dry and flakey, but it will work. I am not going to give up just because my skin is peeling, it's supposed to do that. Just make sure you moisturize before putting it on.
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April 28, 2009

Pros:

OMG! I have only been using Tazorac cream for 4 days and I can see improvement! I also use Duac cream every morning and taz every other night.I am so thankful that God gave me such a great Derm.

Cons:

remaining paitient.

Yes my skin is a little dry,it's peeling, and it hurts when i put cream on it, but thats a part of the heeling process.This medication will work , you just have to be paitent, stay postive, and keep your faith high. The Duac and Taz combo is great. I only use taz every other night on my face becuase it's strong, and I use Duac every morning, I only use a pea size. I also only put Taz on my acne not all over my face! It will irritate unaffected areas! it says so in the package. And Duac all over my face. I also use Cetaphil with SPF 15, it great for the face. Please give it time and stop looking i nthe mirrior every 5 min!! It will work have faith and be strong. Also try to get the cream version not the gel.And most importantly ask God to cure you, trust me it works.
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April 10, 2009

Pros:

nothing after two weeks

Cons:

Severe peeling of my face, burning,redness,increase breakouts,very itchy.

I just started using Taz. It has only been two weeks,I have not noticed anything yet.However I am sticking with it since everyone says that it gets worse before it gets better. My derm never told me that I have to use moisturizer one hour prior to applying taz,and I have found that I have to moisturize through out the day since my skin is soo dry and peeling/itchy. I have moderate blackheads on chin and forhead. Has anyone had good luck with this,any suggetions?
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March 10, 2009

Pros:

Been using 1 month plus 3 days. It costs 35 for me with insurance, Am about 1 third through the Tube so roughly will last 3-4 Months per tube which isn't bad. Longer if your acne isn't severe. Skin beginning to lighten, No cysts since I've started.

Cons:

Made me break out around my face in small pustules, but wasn't as bad. There will be an initial Breakout.

I am using .1% nightly. When I started I would use Olay Complete for Sensitive skin moisturizer. When you first start it is key to use a good moisturizer. First wash your face. Let dry then moisturize Then 30 Mins later put on Tazorac, light layer all around your face. I am also on Minocycline once a day, and Benzaclin in the mornings. I put on moisturizer after benzaclin also. I think the benzaclin and the minocycline may have aided in less of initial breakout although I still experienced some. I think in 2 months from now I will no longer need the Mino or the benza. So I finally stopped being scared of Taz and started it. It is one month later, the initial breakout is finally starting to subside and skin is slowly improving. Emphasis on Slowly. My scars seem a little better, although I think it will take 6 months to really improve. This is a LONG term thing. If your acne is really bad I recommend using Benzaclin in Mornings, get a good moisturizer and antibiotic.
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February 20, 2009

Pros:

None!

Cons:

Hated it! Made my face break out even more.

I tried this for 3 weeks. My face just kept getting worse and worse. I originally had light acne, but by the time I quit using this I had moderate and was well on my way to severe. Even their website only promises 50% reduction of pimples in 3 months. That puts you back where you started. Total waste of money! Destructive to your self image!
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January 2, 2009

Pros:

sometimes it gets rid of existing pimples

Cons:

dryness, burning, itching, would create pimples where there normally wasnt

it might work for some but not me. ive been using it for a month and they keep saying it takes time. so far i havent seen any improvement and its just making my face worse.
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October 31, 2008

Pros:

smaller pores

Cons:

more breakouts, dry flaky skin around mouth area

I feel like this isn't working. in the last 3 weeks my skin has become blotchy, red, irritated, flakey and now I am getting way more breakouts all over my face than I had before. I have no idea what is going on. the zits are soooo sore and painful and they just keep popping up intsead of going away. I feel soooo annoyed what a waste of time and money!!!!!
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