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, 2010
Cons:
Peeling,Burning,Redness In first week of use
I've been using Tazorac with Doxycycline and i have seen results in a matter of days. the first week there was some burning and peeling that made me want to stop using it but i kept on with it. overall I'm happy with this product
April 25, 2010
Pros:
easy to use, works effectively
Cons:
none for me.
I went to the dermy after 4 years of emotionally/physically scarring acne. I had many cysts my dermy called them "inflammatory acne" she put me on antibiotics and the tazorac. After i started treatment, i have only had one cyst. yepp, ONE. it has been 3 months, and only ONE! i usually had 3 or 4 a week!!! When i first used it for a couple of days, my cheeks turned really red and warm. But i just put a little less on and that went away. For the first 2 months it made my black heads pop up and open up, some i didnt even know i had, but it is just getting rid of them, they are now gone except for the deep ones on my nose which are just now opening. I can actuallly go to school now without my bangs covering my forehead, and i feel comfortable talking to people again without feeling self conscious. bottom bottom line, THIS STUFF IS A MIRACLE :)
April 9, 2010
Pros:
didn't dry my skin,
cleared my skin,
made it soft,
reduced pore / scar size.
I have normal skin now!
Cons:
terribly expensive! my insurance covers half the cost of all prescriptions making this item cost me 100$. it is nearly 200$ per tube retail at walgreens.
I use the .05% cream and it started working the first night. It reduced the redness, number of whiteheads, pore size, and smoothed out my skin. my new girlfriend actually commented on how soft my face was and had no idea how bad my acne was before she met me (before i used tazorac).
Customers in my store even tell me how nice my skin is from when they saw me with acne. I'm allergic to gel retinoids which usually make my skin worse. the cream was magic and worth its weight in gold (literally)
April 6, 2010
Pros:
Cleans out my pores and keeps them clean. Got rid of almost all acne.
Cons:
Drying, some blackheads remain, small pimples if I skip one day.
Tazorac was the only thing that worked for me. I used Differin, Proactiv, Acnefree, Neutrogena , Clean & Clear, Biore, Ziana, Benzol Peroxide, Klaron, Retin-A Micro, Minocycline, Doxcycycline, and more. I have oily, sensitive skin. Everyone is different, so my review may or may not work for you. I use Tazorac at night with a very light face wash. I also take birth control for my acne. I take the generic version of YAZ, which is Ocella. In the morning, I use the face wash and then Aczone, which is another topical. I wear noncomedogenic lotions AWALYS. That means that it won't clog pores. I use Biore strips to get rid of blackheads. I use Cerave and Aveeno cream. I hope these products help!
February 23, 2010
Pros:
cleared up whiteheads, blackheads and cysts
smooth skin
very effective
Cons:
slightly drying
expensive
Great product! I have been using the .1% cream for seven months and it has worked really well on my skin. I had moderate acne and some marks from scars. This cream has attacked both and now I feel I can go out without makeup. This is not a quick fix. . .it did take a couple of weeks to see results. It still has a tendancy to dry out my skin, but the application of a moisturizer with sunscreen does the trick for me. I also make sure that I clean my skin with a gentle cleanser as to minimize the drying effects. This cream is very pricey but it is definitely worth it!!
January 7, 2010
Pros:
Clear, smooth skin!
Cons:
It will make your skin oily... and it will peel at first!
It works people!! I wrote about a year ago and had moderately severe acne, I had some cysts and pimples everywhere! But after about 3 good months of using it I had my skin back! I was FINALLY getting asked out by cute guys and getting out more! A year later I still have good skin, and I actually only spot treat about once a week now on problem areas, I don't use it everyday anymore! I am actually doing a Skin Culture 4000 Peel to get rid of my red marks that are still left and will write a review on that in a couple days!
December 23, 2009
Pros:
only thing in the book(and trust me i've tried EVERYTHING) that cleared up my skin
Cons:
can be irritating. peeling, redness, burning
my dermatologist warned me that at first my acne will get worse before it can get better. she said since i have sensitive skin, to apply the medicine for ten minutes than rinse it off for the first few days and gradually leave it on longer until i could do it over night. because of this technique, i got clear skin minus so much of the irritation she said this cream works for before with smaller bumps like white heads and stuff ^.^
December 10, 2009
Pros:
Works very well especially people of color.
Cons:
First few weeks of use will be followed by break outs. Peeling and redness. Gets rid of spots, reduce pores and wrinkles.
THIS PRODUCT WORKS!!!! Bottom line. You have to be patient and use it sparingly once your skin starts to get irritated. You must use moisturizer before you put it on. I love this product and turned my sister and my friends on to it too. They love it. I have tried other prescribed acne medications but I this is the one I can not live without.
November 24, 2009
Pros:
I have used this product on my back before and it's still clear 3years later. It works very well. I am now using it on my face and neck. I have used it about 2months now. Pros are smooth face and getting rid of clogged pores.
Cons:
My face feel tight sometimes and I have had some dryness. The dryness is mostly around the mouth area. Be careful not to put it close to your eyes or lips. Cons are initial breakout period pretty bad.
This product can be extremely drying. The key is to use a moisturizing cleanser and lotion. I use Oil of Olay oil free sensitive skin cleanser and Cetaphil lotion for all skin types fragrance free. I wash my face and moisturize right after and 20min. later use a dime size amount of tazorac. My dryness has been very minimal. Also, I started out 2weeks of every 2 days, 2 weeks of every other day and then started applying every day. You have to get your skin adjusted to the medication slowly to avoid the peeling, redness and dryness. I have very little of all 3. Good luck and be patient. A good coverage makeup without dryness is dermablend. Don't use any other acne washes or medications while using this. It does the job by itself.
October 11, 2009
Pros:
Clears up acne fast, gives you a really smoothe complexion, gets rid of fine lines and dark spots. I look 5 years younger! Very happy w/ the results.
Cons:
Very oily first 2 weeks. Dries out skin. Must follow directions exactly and you need to moisturize alot. Don't go in the sun without protection.
I am an older user of Tazorac. I am 51. I have suffered with adult acne since I was 18. I was on birth control pills for 35 years! Had to stop 4 months ago because of my age. I was very concerned about what my skin would do without the bc pills. It was not that great on them. I have moderate acne that I fight w/ daily. I told my derm to put me on something aggressive. She put me on Soloydn & Tazorac. After 2 weeks I developed every symptom you can get from Soloydn. I had a fever, terrible chills, body aches no energy and hives. I thought I had the flu until my husband said it might be my new medication. I stopped using it (my derm swears she's never had a patient w/ side effects!) I then continued w/ the Tazorac. I am so happy w/ the results! I actually looked in the mirror and said to myself "You are really pretty!" This is definetly my new best friend. Pretty much stinks that even at this age I still have to worry about acne! Hope this has been helpful.
Pros:
clears skin,
works in a couple of days.
easy to apply,