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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August 16, 2008
Cons:
when i wake up it isnt as shiny
So i've been on this product about a week and i've broken out far more. It's red, more whiteheads, and its made me really depressed. I'm so self-consious, i've not wanted to go in public or even see friends. School starts in 3 weeks and im am the least excited. I dont think ill be able to handle the stares. I've only been on this product about a week so i hope it improves. I recommend this only if you arn't super self consious and if you are patient, unlike me.
August 6, 2008
Pros:
Dries oily skin
This stuff is amazing!! I've been on it for about a month and a half now and all of the darks spots have disappeared. I wash my face twice daily with Neutrogena Oily Skin Free Wash and let it completely dry, then apply small amounts of Tazorac followed by Eucerin cream to moisturize. My skin looks so much better now and I've received many compliments from family and friends. Now they want to try it too!
August 2, 2008
Pros:
First it cleared up breakouts
Cons:
dryness.....incrased breakouts
i am not so sure how i feel about this product..when i started using this product i had mild/moderate acne and now i feel as though my acne has gotten much worse! im feeling so discouraged and i dont even want to go out in public
July 18, 2008
Pros:
It lasts along time! It somewhat keeps my acne under control.
Cons:
Doesnt work for combination skin! Doesnt help what so ever on blackheads! It kinda dries my skin but then my face gets oily!
Ive used it for a very long time and i still get breakouts! It doesnt really work even though my doctor keeps me on it!
June 17, 2008
Pros:
It starts out good, severe acne gets better but it doesnt completely go away. Scars start to blend in but it eventually stops.
Cons:
Face peels and looks oily at night, rubs off on pillow if its still oily when u go to sleep. Took way too long to start to work.
Ive used this for a couple months and it started out well- getting rid of about 1/2 my acne and lowered its severity. But it takes long to work so give it time. I still havent gotten rid of mine completely but im hoping it will go away eventually. If it doesnt start to work within the first 3 weeks stop using it and find something else.
June 2, 2008
Pros:
I did notice a slight difference overnight, and now after using it for over a year, my acne has improved dramatically. I used it in the evening with BenzaClin in the morning.
Cons:
I have very oily skin, and for about the first six months it made it more oily. Then in winter it dried my skin out so bad I had to use a lot of moisturizer in the morning so that I could put makeup on, then later in the day the dryness would go away
I recommend this highly. It has indeed worked wonders. This is especially good if you don't already have dry or oily skin. With insurance, one rather large tube only cost me about $20, but without insurance it would have cost almost $300. A tube lasts for about 6 months, or longer depending on how much and how often you use it.
May 19, 2008
Pros:
Keeps skin clear
Cons:
Dry irritated iching skin
Im not sure what to think of tazorac right now. I Finished a 6 month course of accutane and have been using tazorac at night for 6 months following my accutane treatment. I thought I was ready to stop cause my skin was fairly clear, but still oily. So I stopped for about 8 days, and my skin got horrible. So apparently tazorac has been keeping me clear, but I do not want my skin too become completely dependant on it, so not sure if it is good or bad for me. I am a health nut that believes in all natural stuff so I dont want my skin to become dependant on a drug (tazorac). So I will be talling my derm this info my next appt and see what she says.
May 13, 2008
Pros:
USED TAZ B-4 THEN STOPPED IT REALLY WORKED HAD A BABY NOW TRYING AGAIN .
Cons:
FIRST 4-8 WEEKS ARE HELL ALL THE MOST COMMOM SIDE EFFECTS LIKE I NEED MORE BUMPS.
ITS ONLY BEEN 5WEEKS FOR ME AND I'AM SO DEPRESSED PEOPLE WILL ASKED ME WHATS WRONG WITH YOUR U NEED PROACTIVE. I'VE BEEN DEALING WITH ACNE FOR QUITE A WHILE AND HAVE HAD MY SHARE OF MEDS. TAZ ,PLEXION MASK ,and YAZ birth control are my newest facial cocktail.ITS A ROUGH 12WEEKS THATS IF IT WORKS OUT . YOU LOSE ALOT OF SOCIAL TIME IF YOU'RE LIKE ME BECAUSE ITS JUST THAT HORRIBLE .I WONT GIVE UP JUST COUNTING DOWN THE REMAINING WEEKS .
May 7, 2008
Pros:
VERY FEW WHITEHEADS COME TO THE SURFACE TO BREAK OUT OTHERS ARE STILL JUST THERE
Cons:
REDNESS, PEELING & BURNING
IT KINDA SEEMS TO BE WORKING, BUT I STILL HAVE ALOT OF NEW LITTLE WHITE HEADS (CLOSED COMEDONES)SOME OLD AND SOME NEW ONES, BEEN USING IT SINCE JAN 08' FIRST CREAM THEN SWITCHED TO GEL. I AM STILL WAITING FOR ALL OF IT TO CLEAR THEY ARE ON MY NOSE AND CHEEKS (UNDER EYES) SEEMS LIKE IT IS STILL SPREADING.
STILL WONDERING IF I SHOULD TRY SOMETHING ELSE. I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED ACNE BEFORE
April 23, 2008
Pros:
none really
Cons:
TERRIBLE initial breakout. NOT WORTH IT.
dont use it please, leaves alot of scars
Pros:
None so far