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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October 21, 2008
Cons:
Omg my skin is worse than when I started it. My doctor said to stick with it but I feel like I'm back in junior high! How is it working if its making it worse!!
I'm not sure if this works or not. I haven't had my skin dry out yet or turn red or peel--so that is good. I've just had more break outs! I'm very embrassed because I want flawless skin!!
September 16, 2008
Pros:
i dont know yet
Cons:
made my skin VERY dry and burned a LOT. Had to leave work early one day, due to burning of skin. Flaky and dry!
I started using this product 2 weeks ago, and in the first week, i dabbed a little bit of the cream on my face, the pimples reduced a little in size but there was a little redness. Then one night, I got generous with it, and applied a lot all over my face. BIG MISTAKE!!!! I broke out 10 times worse, had horrible burning and flaky skin the next morning. I was stupid by applying extra. (lol) and it was dry and peeling for about 5 days. My doctor said i was stupid for doing that, but told me to continue on the cream.. so i've started using it again (VERY little amounts)..so far i've seen no change...but im hoping it will help....fingers crossed..(i've also been told to start Minocycline antibiotics and yasmin)
September 9, 2008
Pros:
????
Cons:
I have extreme burning all day long. Tons of peeling and tightness in my skin. I cracked all around my lips and the sides of my nouthone day when I yawned.
I have only been on it for a week but, wow, it's tough. I haven't been wearing make -up because during the day I am putting on lotion about every hour or so. I have tried everything-including Acutane so I will stick it out for a couple months. Stock up on the chap stick and lotion if you are going to try this one!
September 9, 2008
Pros:
gets rid of big pimples
Cons:
makes skin red and VERY dry like most say its embarrasing. It burns pretty bad too. Flaky skin and it seems to make my skin instantly oily when i put it on
Ive only been using it for a week so i cant say overall
September 4, 2008
Pros:
nice, smooth gel
Cons:
made my face a total disaster, worse than it has EVER been. Zits come in sets of two and three, especially near my mouth and in places where I never had problems before.They are huge and painful, my face is oily, peely, red, and so gross.
I hate this stuff. I was on it almost 3 months - giving it TIME to work, and it has made everything go from bad to WORSE.Last night was the LAST time I will ever use this crap. Glad it worked for some of you. For me it was 3 months of HELL.
August 29, 2008
Pros:
I've only been using it for about a week but so far it seems to be helping.
Cons:
It burns, peels, itches and makes going out embarrassing....
It dries out my skin and hurts a lot but with patience i'm hoping to see results very expensive if you don't have insurance
August 29, 2008
Pros:
??????
Cons:
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 .
?????????
August 28, 2008
Pros:
zero so far.. i've been on it for 5 and a half weeks..
Cons:
takes a very long time to see results. makes skin oily ( never experienced the dryness) initial breakout is disgusting, pimples get worse.
i tired tazorac upon recommendation of my dermatologist. she thought it would clear up all my blocked up pores and closed comedones ( whiteheads.) i had a few pimples, but nothing severe. i used to never wear makeup during the day, just at night if i was going out with friends. now, i cannot leave the house without makeup because of the horrible breakouts tazorac has causes. also, it makes me skin so greasy when wearing makeup. it has made my existing pimples huge from inflammation and cyst like. ive been using it for 5 and a half weeks and have seen minimal results. the damage it does is not worth the results. my self esteem has lowered immensely, as has my social life.
August 16, 2008
Pros:
None for me
Cons:
burning, oiliness, awful breakouts, peeling, some insurances won't cover the cost (expensive!)
IF THIS MEDICATION IS NOT WORKING FOR YOU, CALL YOUR DOCTOR! I kept holding out, hoping the medicine would start to work (the oiliness and chunks of skin falling off my face indicated something was happening)... and it never did. I called my doctor after 10.5 weeks near tears. I am a 24 year old newlywed. My experience with Tazorac has been scarring -- emotionally and possibly physically. My social life suffered greatly, as my skin was so terrible that I avoided many situations. I know this medication works well for some, but call your doctor if things start to get really bad. After reading many reviews, I had false hope that things would suddenly turn around. My facial inflammation disappeared within two days of quitting this medication.
July 29, 2008
Pros:
Not really any....it was cheap since I got it free from my dermatologist, though.
Cons:
Made my skin incredibly sensitive, red, oily, and I think it clogged my pores.
I think this is a hit-or-miss product. My skin certainly doesn't like it. It worked very nicely for a few weeks, but after that my skin started to get very oily, red, and sensitive to just about anything. Also, I think it may have clogged the pores on my cheeks. I tried just putting it on where I had whiteheads, but my skin didn't go back to how it was before. I skipped putting it on completely for a few days, and my pores seemed to be smaller. I mean, they were huge for a bit and it was only when I had been putting the Tazorac on my face.
Pros:
I haven't seen any!!