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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May 5, 2009
Cons:
Begining was intense irritation. Flaky skin did NOT want to leave the house. that was done within a week. made skin a little more oily for a couple months. made skin irritable and sensative for the first few weeks
Useful product if you have the patience to wait for results and have no big events occuring within the first few weeks of treatment. Its starting to clear my skin and you to could have the same results! :D
May 3, 2009
in my opinion if you can put up with the dry skinwhen you first start tazrac then I highly recommend the gel...I swear even if it is the same percentage as the cream the gel works better and I have used both the gel and cream and prefer the gel however if you dont want to endure drying at first then use the cream because it work too but I gues it all depends on your skin type
April 28, 2009
Pros:
OMG! I have only been using Tazorac cream for 4 days and I can see improvement! I also use Duac cream every morning and taz every other night.I am so thankful that God gave me such a great Derm.
Cons:
remaining paitient.
Yes my skin is a little dry,it's peeling, and it hurts when i put cream on it, but thats a part of the heeling process.This medication will work , you just have to be paitent, stay postive, and keep your faith high. The Duac and Taz combo is great. I only use taz every other night on my face becuase it's strong, and I use Duac every morning, I only use a pea size. I also only put Taz on my acne not all over my face! It will irritate unaffected areas! it says so in the package. And Duac all over my face. I also use Cetaphil with SPF 15, it great for the face. Please give it time and stop looking i nthe mirrior every 5 min!! It will work have faith and be strong. Also try to get the cream version not the gel.And most importantly ask God to cure you, trust me it works.
April 24, 2009
Pros:
cleared up skin almost completley
Cons:
unsightly peeling, reddening of face, at first made acne worse
patience is really the key for this product. the way it works is it 'reprograms' your skin to slough off faster. thats why you peel alot. itll look like dry skin but its not that bad. also at the beginnin, my face was a bit pinker than normal... also it made me break out alot more for the first while. but once you've been on this for a few months your skin will clear up, cuz i had horrendous acne.... now i only get a few zits during the time of the month lol.
i rly recommend taking it, itll be well worthit!
April 16, 2009
Pros:
Seems to be working as a heavy duty exfoliant and in conjunction with benzoyl peroxide
Cons:
Takes a lot of adjusting to find the amount of product that works without making your face peel,itch or turn red. Acne does seem to get slightly worse before improving
I have battled acne my entire life but for the most part, OTC products have controlled it. Since turning 40, I am experiencing the worse case of cystic nodules on my chin and along the jawline. My Doc prescribed Tazorac to be used along with benzoyl peroxide each on alternating days. Well, as you can imagine, my face was raw, raw raw...and as painful as the nodules themselves. My skin peeled off in sheets and I couldn't get rid of the flakes or cover up the ruby red lesions...I swear I was about suicidal at this point....I stopped using everything on my face except Dove soap and Oil of Olay moisturizer/sensitive skin. When my face calmed down, I added a moisturizer with AHA to "eat" the remaining flakes. I then used Tazorac one night with a moisturizer chaser, the next night I use a thin layer of BP. Each morning I use moisturizer for sensitive skin (with sunscreen of course) or moisturizer with AHA if I have slight flakes. Seemed to have found the combo for me and see improve
April 1, 2009
Pros:
Peels off the superficial top layer of skin, helping rid of scars.
Cons:
Peeling, redness, initial breakout.
I'll admit, I used to use (I use that word loosely) years ago when my dermatologist prescribed it, but he didn't tell me exactly HOW to use it. I know now that I did not give the medicine a chance, and was definitely using too much. I also gave up only after a week or so. I guess I was too young and expected it to be an overnight miracle. After reading this board, I have decided to get back on Taz and wait out that initial few weeks of red, peeling skin and minor breakouts. I started using it routinely last week...I put on moisturizer before I apply the Taz every evening. I am also using Cetaphil to cleanse and moisturize. I promise to come back in a month or more and update on how my skin looks!
March 21, 2009
Pros:
Skin appears healthier, smoother, more even toned, mild acne appears to be fading, no cystic breakouts
Cons:
Definitely experienced an initial breakout with some mild peeling, slight increase in redness of acne
I was already registered to begin Accutane treatment due to mild cycstic breakouts. As a female they make you go on 2 forms of bc 1month before, and my gyn recomended Yaz. After 3 weeks on YAZ, I had my next appointment to begin Accutane. By the time I went to the derm, my acne had practically cleared up completely! My derm decided to put me on TAZ instead of the tane, so after using it about 2 weeks I can definitely say the remaining marks from old breakouts have faded dramatically, but I did seem to break out more with new pimples, however they are much smaller and go away much faster now. I am happy with the results but the IB was annoying. I think the less severe your acne is to begin with the better results you will see in the short term, and it is probably a good idea to use another med like antibiotic or bcp to help control the breakouts. I am on .05% so I did not experience any burning or severe peeling. ONLY USE A PEA SIZE AMOUNT PEOPLE!! This stuff is strong, but it works...
March 19, 2009
Pros:
i dont breakout much anymore, and my skin is getting smoother
Cons:
it dried my face up a little and a slight initial breakout but nothing to bad.
i was scared at first to use this product because everyone says that it makes your skin much worse before it gets better but i tried it anyways, i had moderate skin. my doctor put me on the 0.05% gel, and i have been mosturiseing with this neutrogena lotion and my face peels a little but its really not as bad as everyone says.. i would recomend this if you have moderate acne ... good luck!(:
March 15, 2009
Pros:
Clears skin completely if used as directed, no fragrance, clear...only a REALLY small amount is needed for application. in this case, little is more =D
Cons:
broke out a little worse then usual during the first 2 weeks..but the results are worth it!!..lots of peeling and drying..but shouldnt be a problem if you have a good moisturizer.
This is actually the only acne medication that gave me the results i wanted. When i first started using it, i applied it at night and woke up with like 5 or 6 more pimples that were never there, i was upset and was just gonna stop using it but my doctor said to continue, and so i did and boyyy am i glad lol. After the first 2 weeks i saw a DRAMATIC improvement in my face..not only did it look clearer it looked healthier and brighter!!. I use Tazorac GEL 0.05% every night, and benzamycin(however you spell it) every morning. I wash with cetaphil gentle skin cleanser and moisturize with cetaphil moisturizing lotion(i love cetaphil). Anywaysss i HIGHLYYY recommend this. You'll prolly suffer the first couple of weeks from more pimples..but after that, your skin will be FLAWLESS!!!!! ( i got it for free too, it was covered by insurance =] )
March 10, 2009
Pros:
Been using 1 month plus 3 days. It costs 35 for me with insurance, Am about 1 third through the Tube so roughly will last 3-4 Months per tube which isn't bad. Longer if your acne isn't severe. Skin beginning to lighten, No cysts since I've started.
Cons:
Made me break out around my face in small pustules, but wasn't as bad. There will be an initial Breakout.
I am using .1% nightly. When I started I would use Olay Complete for Sensitive skin moisturizer. When you first start it is key to use a good moisturizer. First wash your face. Let dry then moisturize Then 30 Mins later put on Tazorac, light layer all around your face. I am also on Minocycline once a day, and Benzaclin in the mornings. I put on moisturizer after benzaclin also. I think the benzaclin and the minocycline may have aided in less of initial breakout although I still experienced some. I think in 2 months from now I will no longer need the Mino or the benza. So I finally stopped being scared of Taz and started it. It is one month later, the initial breakout is finally starting to subside and skin is slowly improving. Emphasis on Slowly. My scars seem a little better, although I think it will take 6 months to really improve. This is a LONG term thing. If your acne is really bad I recommend using Benzaclin in Mornings, get a good moisturizer and antibiotic.
Pros:
Begining to see clearer skin after about 6 months. Nothing left on my cheeks and not nearly as red as before.