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 10, 2009
Cons:
Makes acne get worse at first, (about 1 month it will be worse but not to much worse), but then it starts clearing.
I don't know why everyone says it dries their skin, they obviously didn't read the instructions. You must apply only a PEA SIZED amount to your face, and only in the areas that are affected. YOU MUST ALSO USE LOTION BEFORE PUTTING IT ON. Basically, if you know how to read, this medication is right for you. There should be no dryness, these people just put way to much on or didn't use lotion before putting it on. Or both.
September 24, 2009
Pros:
works great, clears up acne, pore size appears smaller, less oiler
Cons:
does dry out skin, but nothing a bit of moisturiser wont first
great product, nothing ever worked for my face this was the first product to work, affordable yet effective sure it does dry skin out.. however dry skin seems like a bad thing but when you think about the acne you've had you'd much prefer some dry skin because you can always wear moisturiser! after years of creams, face washes, pills nothing ever seemed to work, but this was the first cream to change the way i look and feel. definately recommend!!
September 20, 2009
Pros:
This is an absolutly wonderful acne medication. Cleared me up big time, and is the only thing that worked
Cons:
takes at least 12 weeks to see results
This is a great drug. I used this with klaron and minocycline and is recomeded that u use taz with a anti bacterial. I'll just give a wuick sum up of what i did. I went to the derm with alot of acne, i was alergic to bp and had a rough time finding an acne med. He perscribed me taz and klaron. The first month i aw improvment and i had a derm apointment again. He perscribed me mino cause he said i was going to have a lot of breakout the next 3 weeks and he was right. taz dystors your face before it get better so plz dont write a review till the 12 weeks is up. at week 8 i had one last breakout then i was clear and had a lot of red marks. Now I dont have much acne and a little red marks but its al good i look really clear. It will probly be another month till my face will be where i want it but i am really happy about my current status.
August 21, 2009
Pros:
raised spots flattening. faster healing time for new acne. less new breakouts. gets rid of deep zits that have been there for years.
Cons:
burning, redness and peeling.
i have tried tons of acne treatments in my life but none have been as effective as tazorac. i started using it when i got engaged and was freaking out because the waiting list to get into the dermatologist was 2 months and my wedding was a year away. my sister told me to try it in the meantime. i was so skeptical it would ever work (nothing ever does.) it took about 4 months to really notice a difference. the first month or two were terrible. the peeling and burning was horrific and i didnt want to show my face out in public. but, i stuck with it. after you get that out of the way, it should just get better from there. the key is, no matter how bad it gets DO NO PICK YOUR FACE. dont touch, peel, pop, or pick at your face. it makes it a billion times worse. just exfoliate in the shower and leave it alone. this product is great because it makes your skin layers shed until the very deep rooted centers of the zits come to the surface (the zits that always seem to come back)
July 20, 2009
Pros:
Clearing skin! This is awesome and is the only thing that I have found to stop my massive breakouts! This feels great too...it doesn't itch or burn it just does the job.
Cons:
takes a while to work (but all do)
This takes a while to work so give it some time I am at week 3.5 and I just saw improvment a couple of day a ago and ever since it looks better everyday! Aparently you are supposed to go through this purging period where you breakout like mad but then after that it is supposed to get a lot better. My derm said it was supposed to happen around week four so either i didn't have or it is still to come idk. Anyway this gets you under CONTROLL so you don't have breakouts every week like I used to, and that is the bottom line...if I have a few zits here and there...eh...w/e. I also used this with klaron which is an anti-bacterial agent nd aparently you are supposed to use an anti bac agent like bp or some other agent...so keep that in mind.
July 3, 2009
Pros:
GERAT, made skin smooth, less pimples, cheap.
Cons:
dry, redness, peeling!
At first, i totally mistook it for a SPOT treatment, and applied more on teh affected areas. WRONG. DO NOT DO THAT. i applied a bit more on the tip of my nose, and now my nose is peeling MORE than my whole face ;( but i can tell ive been getting less breakouts! (ive been using for 3 weeks). my nose is horrific..peeling and red skin, but it was entirely my fault. if you are suffering from acne, this stuff works. DONT PICK PIMPLES, and DONT PEEL THE SKIN!! let the dry skin come off itself. i peeled it,and there was red raw skin ;( GOOD LUCK!
May 22, 2009
Pros:
-Helped reduce acne/pimples a LOT.
-Helped with hyperpigmented marks.
-Helps with skin in general.
Cons:
-Initial breakout.
-Redness/flaking/drying
I was kind of wary with this product, as I tried many before. It helped greatly in the long run. Only cons is the initial breakout during the first two weeks of the medication. The other cons can easily be countered with sunscreen moisturizers (especially Cetaphil).
May 16, 2009
Pros:
Cleared skin completely after 12 weeks.
Cons:
Takes the full 12 weeks to improve. Initial breakout is terrible. After about a week it clears it up but the next week you wake up with 7 to 10 new pus filled pimples every morning. dries skin.
This is a great product, it works great. You just have to give it time to work. It is well worth the wait and the breakout. During the breakout, don't be discouraged that its not working because it really is. Your body is reacting to the new substance and takes a while to get used to it. I recommend taking this with 125mg of Solodyn once a night. My skin looks better than ever!
April 22, 2009
Pros:
cleared my hormonal acne when nothing else worked. smooth skin!
Cons:
drying, takes 12 weeks to really see a difference
I'm 25 years old and had a serious case of hormonal acne. I was on acne meds and BC pills for years with perfect skin and decided to go off of them. My face broke out with giant cysts on my cheeks, forehead, and chin like no other. I tried Differin, Benzoclyn, antiobiotics, and NOTHING worked. If you saw my skin now as opposed to 12 weeks ago, you wouldn't know I was the same person. You have to be PATIENT, though. It really does take 12 weeks to see very significant change. I started using it 2 times a week (I didn't want gross peeling and redness on top of my acne!) and worked my way up. Now, i use it every single night with no irritation. It really pays to start small and work your way up. Also, follow the doctor's instruction of using a moisturizer BEFORE you apply the Tazorac. Trust me, it will not get in the way of results! This is a great drug, you just have to be patient with it. I didn't think a topical could ever work for hormonal acne, but this one did! Use it!
April 8, 2009
Pros:
clears skin fast with in weeks
Cons:
dry skin,redish skin
it works great im 16 in highschool so you know i dont wanna be looking like a sci project and shyt i use it every other day before bed and my skin is pimple free
Pros:
Easy to apply, perfect solution to get rid of acne forever, not noticeable on your face, WORKS.