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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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May 6, 2007
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.
January 25, 2007
Pros:
makes pimples smaller
Cons:
doesn't prevent pimples from coming
It helps, but doesn't stop pimples from occurring. If you use it a lot, the affected area gets pretty red.
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.
November 1, 2006
Pros:
it absolutley works
Cons:
takes 7-8 weeks with a major initial breakout that lasted aprox. 1-5 weeks.
was covered with tiny open and closed pimples, pistules, papules, all over my face. Have very sensitive fair skin. This is the only product that has worked. Mix pea size 5% lotion with pea size cetaphil lotion moisurizer in palm of hand apply at night and leave on overnight. clydigel morning. Duricef antibiotic and yasmin. derm says should be able to drop antibiotic and yasmin after 12 weeks.
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.
August 31, 2011
Pros:
Acne is better.
Cons:
Red rash, skin peeling, burning sensation.
This is the second time I tried this cream, so allergies can develop suddenly. I was using for a week and my face and throat are so red and peeling and burning. I have a rash that is still here two days later. Use sparingly and test a spot if you are first using it. Do a spot test if you haven't used it in awhile too, because I didn't and now I am red and peeling even though I could use it before. I think the reason my acne is better is because of all the layers of skin loss.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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