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.
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May 21, 2007
Cons:
It can really dry out your skin and make it a lot worse before it gets better, but it's so worth it. Be sweet and tender to your face. And use a great moisturizer. I love Egyptian Magic for dry spots and Toleriane by La Roche-Posay for moisturizing.
See the forest through the trees...meaning, know that any dryness or breakouts at the beginning will pass and is paving the way to clear skin. It works, and skin just keeps getting clearer and looking more and more lovely. The key is MOISTURIZER! and for any women out there, I have been working with a hormonal health doctor (Alyssa Vitti with Laughing Sage Wellness in NYC) and she had me start taking Saw Palmetto gel caps. this is typically an herb for men, but some women can't breakdown testosterone (which we also have) efficiently and thus, get acne. These gel caps are just HUGE in helping my skin to be healthy and clear. As well as for helping with mood swings, which I just don't get much of anymore. Try it - I noticed improvement within a week. This plus Tazorac and a few other lifestyle changes have really been very good for the health of my skin.
May 13, 2007
Pros:
Seems to have prevented a few pimples.
Cons:
I have been using tazorac for about 3 months now, i experienced the initial dryness, burning, etc. But my acne is still present, while it has gotten a little bit better I still end up with random whiteheads on my cheeks, chin and forehead.
I'm wondering, does anyone know if I should use it on skin that does not currenlty have acne on it? Will it prevent breakouts or only cause me to dry out and get new breakouts? I HATE ACNE!
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.
May 6, 2007
I've been on taz cream and and tetracycline. Summer of 7th (going into 8th) when I returned to 8th grade I was clear and happy. I've also been using proactive and that didn't do anything. middle of 8th grade my mom didn't want me doing all this stuff to my face.
stopped the pills.
middle of year broke out, so after the horrible burned face grossness end of the year and I cleared up again?! half way thru summer I had the worst breakout. Developed cysts and nodules. so the docter prescribed me minocycline 50 mg and tazorac. a month into it I came back for a check up and it looked so bad she told me to go to a derm for accutane and gave me erytho. Didn't completely clear me up derm gave me tretinoin .25 4 months uglyness.
I was like *beep* it and just went bak on taz. and got tetra 500mg. 3 months into it my face has less break outs but my forehead is like 4 shades reder than my cheeks. i have like 12 bumps im hoping befor school year ends I can be clear for once
April 29, 2007
Pros:
I'm prone to both cystic acne and ezcema:
since using Tazorac 0.1% Cream, my cystic acne “zits†have been shrinking, and I have NOT had an ezcema flare-up.
I've been using Tazorac 0.1% Cream nightly for about a week. I was prescribed Tazorac when my old medication, Benzamycin, lost its effectiveness after 3 years. I'm prone to cystic acne (adulthood onset) and eczema (childhood onset), so I was nervous about trying any retinol, for fear it would flare up eczema, but Tazorac has impressed me. Since using Tazorac, my cystic acne 'zits' have been shrinking. I get some pinkness/redness, but it goes away within 20 minutes of applying the Tazorac. I haven't experienced the initial break-out yet; however, it has only been a week *knocks on wood*. I have not noticed any burning at all. I get little flaking. MILD exfoliation with Cetaphil, followed by Aveeno moisturizer with SPF 30 in the morning seems to cure the flaking. To those, who experience(d) burning, stinging or severe peeling while using Tazorac: I think you should talk to your doctor/dermatologist; it sounds like an allergy to an something in Tazo
April 28, 2007
Pros:
It does seem to kill the cysts very quickly, like, 1-2 days.
Cons:
Red face, scars look much worse, peeling, stinging, itching, dry, flaky skin,
I have been using this product for about 5 years and was wondering if it works any more for me. So, I logged on here to see what others think, and conclude that other than oral antibiotics, it seems to be the best topical product out there. It is expensive, but 1 tube lasts me about a year. I only recently started to use moisturizer on top, can't believe I just figured that out. This helps with the redness etc. The red face is just so ugly and embarrassing. So I cover it up with a lot of MAC powder which works fine (I'm female). I just recently started to put the Tazorac on my chin/neck at morning time too, since my neck/chin is the worst. The humid climate here is so bad for my acne.Well, after reading the posts, I guess I will stick with the Tazorac. Thanks guys!
April 22, 2007
Pros:
it helps for scars, and might even help for an emergerncy pimple
Cons:
it dries up your skin, it look like if the skins on ur face is coming off.
along w/tozarac,i use a oil that has worked pretty well,i know ur probably thinking that oil is probably worse but its natural &works awesome,it's like BP. damp & it dries. its called "tree tea oil' u can buy this @ any health store,along w/jojoba oil which works well for dryness.i also read in a health book,that u should reduce products like, soda,coffe, animal meats, fish, milk, candy, fried food, beer, chips, & all those yummy foods,because some break out because of what they eat & other have no effect, like me its just my hormones, i guess but i did notice that fried food make me break out more. ***oh yah & working out helps, cause u sweat out the bad in ur body. &try not 2stress out cause that triggers it, *-* i know its painful but ur not theonly one out there,so have faith cause u will soon c results.oh yah forgot,4 all those that wear stuff on their hair& don't wash daily i would recommend wearing a shower cap or something,cause those products can make it worse when u sleep.
April 21, 2007
Tazorac makes your skin smooth. It works but it takes A LONGGG TIME. i've been using it for 3 months now and i'm still waiting on the results i want to see. But it does work. You just have to be patient. Also, I used jojoba oil which i think is a miracle on its own. And am also taking oral antibiotics. Don't wash your face more than twice a day .. that causes extra irritation and make sure to drink a LOT of water. Excersize reduces scaring... that's all i can think up. Goodluck and keep your head up... it could be worse.
April 19, 2007
Pros:
The .05% Cream formulation is very tolerable and I love the way this has made my face look very clear and my skin smooth and bright. I have used Differen (not so good), Retin-A Micro (very good) and Tazorac is the best.
Cons:
Some peeling but I use a daily scrub made out of Calcium Carbamide, which is very gentle. It works great.
My skin is very clear and rejuvenated. Start with the lowest dose and move to the highest if you want. I've been very lucky to respond to the lower .05% cream. Try the cream as it really helps to place this on easily at night. I have oily skin and this has not been a problem. Also, I wear an SPF 55 sunscreen daily.
April 18, 2007
Pros:
Seems to have gotten rid of the pimples i had. Also i used 0.1% which is way to strong for my face. But i applied it on my back and it worked better. No flakes.
Cons:
Dried out skin!!
I think that your skin needs to get used to it. Do not apply too much. I only used it for 2 days and my skin has been flaky for 4 days. I am peeling like a snake. So i suggest u apply very very small quantities and use it wisely. I think that it did make my skin smoother...but I stopped using it since I hate when my skin peels.
Pros:
Tazorac is such a blessing in my life. I started it at the end of January and my skin is totally healing. I am writing to give encouragement to anyone just starting it - you must be patient and use a good moisturizer.