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.
Hated it! Made my face break out even more.
sometimes it gets rid of existing pimples
dryness, burning, itching, would create pimples where there normally wasnt
smaller pores
more breakouts, dry flaky skin around mouth area
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huge sores developed all over my face about 3 wks after starting the cream,many of tese would have pus and blood leaking from them. whenever i was with my girlfriend these knots would burst onto her face. i,ve had to quit my job .
my skin is softer and smoother than ever before. I'm really seeing results
dryness, redness, breaking out at first which is inevitable with the start of any acne treatment
It exfoliates the skin to unclog pores. It is helping unclog all those tiny little whiteheads and blackheads that have been stuck in my face forever. My skin is soft and smooth.
Pink skin, some peeling, gets worse first, takes months to work.
Clears up acne and prevents new ones from coming out.
Extreme redness, dryness, peeling, and sensitivity to sunlight.
Works.
Burns,Itchy,DRY,Peeling,
Works amazingly well on getting rid of acne. You must give it a little time, but I have been on it now for over two years and I have had two years of clear skin to the point where I've had numerous people comment on how smooth and nice my skin looks!
Dries out skin a lot (I use the .1% twice a day). I have to spend 5 minutes rubbing my skin each time I wash my face to rub dry skin off, but after that, I'm good to go for the way. Sometimes makes red and blotchy---but much better than acne.
At first faded hyper pigmentation
Feels lightweight on skin
Dryness
Peeling
New/reoccuring hyper pigmentation
Still have new acne forming after using for a month
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Pros:
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