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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October 26, 2009
Cons:
Side Effects
I have been on Tazorac for about a year now. The first 2 or 3 months were brutal ... Not a pimple in site, but my skin was red, peeling, and the constant burning brought me to tears. Sound familiar? To combat the dryness my doctor prescribed Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Lotion (1%). Within a week the redness, dryness, and peeling were gone. I use the Clindamycin every morning and in the evening I use the Clindamycin, wait 15 minutes, and apply the Tazorac. My skin is finally flawless.
October 26, 2009
Pros:
Clears skin, smoother skin, reduces oiliness, helps prevent milia
Cons:
itchiness when on skin (severe at first), burning sensation, increased sun sensitivity, mild peeling, initial breakout
I am 22 years old and developed mild acne, oily skin, and milia about 3 years ago. I have been on Tazorac for 7 weeks and all side effects are gone. My skin is almost completely clear and no new milia have formed. My skin is now less oily. It is also supposed to prevent fine lines which is fantastic. This treatment is excellent and I plan to use Tazorac for the rest of my life. It is important to keep using and to get through the initial breakout (for me it was at its worst weeks 3-5 (my mild acne became moderate and I broke out worse than I ever had) but kept using the product and am so glad I did. How I use it: Wash in the PM with cetaphil cleansing bar for dry skin. Apply cetaphil moisturizing cream. Let it dry for 30 min and apply a pea sized amount to areas of my face that I are prone to blemishes. In the AM, exfoliate with St. Ives apricot scrub, wash with cetaphil, and use bare escentuals mineral moisturizer. My dr. said to use bare escentuals mineral make up to keep skin
October 23, 2009
Pros:
Clears Skin completely. Baby skin smooth
Cons:
peeling redness.If you stop using it acne returns after a period of time.
I have always had cystic acne or the ones that are red with a little white head. I used tazorac .1% and it cleared my skin. My skin was flawless. I stopped using it and I broke out again. I am currently on the .5% and it has removed the red acne vulgaris (red painful pimples) in a week. I broke out with white heads in my T-zone. Its only my 6th week and I know that it takes it time. It worked great before so I'm hoping it will work again. I loved this cream its amazing. Im crossing my fingers!! I didn't moisturize before on the .1% and my skin was fine I do have sensitive skin but not that sensitive. I don't really moisturize now with the .5% and I peel slightly.
October 22, 2009
I continued to peel at my skin for the first couple of weeks. (clearly, I'm an idiot). Also, I didn't use moisturizer because my derm didn't mention it and it wasn't on the direction I had. So, now my acne is getting better but I have these red splotches on my face from the skin that was peeled away. Does anyone else have any experience with this? Any suggestions on speeding the healing process?
October 6, 2009
Pros:
It clears the skin and prevents acne. it also fades post-inflammatory marks
Cons:
it dries the skin
The product works well. It can dry the skin but you can put on moisturizer before applying the cream.
October 3, 2009
Pros:
Strongest med for acne
Cons:
Irritates your skin if you use to much, dry, red, flakes
I started using this product as directed and after about 2 months, my skin completely cleared up. I didn't change anything and then 3 months later, I started breaking out again. As irritating as my skin gets when using it, and now planning on becoming pregnant, I'm going to stop and try Skin ID. I've already tried ProActive and the non-name brands like ProActive with no help, so now onto something else.
October 2, 2009
Pros:
Gets rid of 75% of my acne incredibly fast. It makes my skin soft and smooth.
Cons:
My entire face where it was applied peels every 3 or 4 days and it peels BAD. I look like a snake that's molting and everyone always asks me what's wrong with my face. It just dries out my face.
I've been using Tazorac since February so it's been a while, but only recently does my face peel like crazy. I don't use a moisturizer because I'm not sure which moisturizer to buy. I don't want to get one that isn't right and will cause more acne.
September 28, 2009
Pros:
CLEARS THE SKIN, QUICK TO APPLY!
Cons:
FIRST FEW WEEKS ARE HELLL!!!!!!! ITCHING, PEELING, REDNESS, BUMPS Barrage, AND IT MADE ME LIGHTER!(i dont kno if its good or bad lol)
JUst get it , and if u have used everything in the world except for this....jus stick wit this till the end.....u'll find results soon..
September 19, 2009
Pros:
Makes skin feel smooth. Clears blemishes fast
Cons:
Little Drying
If you are breaking out in places that you never break out in then your applying to your whole face. Only apply to areas that you have acne not clear areas.
September 15, 2009
Pros:
I had horrible adult acne along my jawline, forehead, chin, and around my mouth. This cleared it up within 5 weeks!
Cons:
Broke out even worse the first few weeks of using the product.
The only product I have found in the last two years that has worked, including birth control pills. Would highly recommend this. I feel confident again.
Pros:
Effective