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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March 24, 2009
Cons:
Hard to find. I order it from the Stiefel website. Some places stopped carrying it for some reason.
I suffered from very deep, painful cystic like acne on my nose for several months when I moved to the South. After trying a variety of things, including dramatically changing my diet, only this ended up helping. I used a vitamin C face wash from avalon organics, applied the BP gel (a lot of it at night) using Dan's method, and used a thinner layer in the day time. I didn't moisturize (my nose is that oily), and within a couple of weeks, the breakouts completely stopped. I also started using some salicylic acid pads and my nose was spotless for several months. My nose was the clearest nose I'd ever laid eyes on for months. Then, I went to a dermatologist a couple weeks ago for something else and he convinced me to go on Tazorac and Benzaclin, and use cetaphil gentle cleanser. In one week, I have a horrific breakout on my nose. I have immediately gone back to my trusted Panoxyl and am hoping it clears this up soon. This stuff is like a secret weapon.
March 13, 2009
Pros:
Miracle Presecription!
Cons:
dries your face badly. Please use a good moisturizer!
Dries your face badly! When i started using this product it made my face really try and broke out mildy. I am on my 4th week and it has been incredible! I can see the improvement of my acne. My scars are disappearing and has made my skin much smoother. Be patient, this medication takes time to kick in and you'll never regret choosing this product in the first place.
February 26, 2009
Pros:
Renewed skin, no blackheads on treated area. I had some old acne scars for a few years that I thought I would have to have lasered off, this removed them in about 2 weeks!
Cons:
Horrible initial breakout period, redness and peeling of treated area
I have been using this about 6 weeks. 31yrs old, had acne issues my whole life, went away for many years, recently back. The first few weeks, your skin will get worse. However, the blemishes I did get were different than before and healed differently. This breakout period is over and the new skin looks great. You must stick with this and give it time to work, and use it correctly. I suggest using Cetaphil, but use the thicker cream that comes in a tube,This has completely offset the dry skin. a light exfoliation with a washcloth daily also hopes to remove the dead skin. For someone who is not a teenager using this product, I am happy with the results so far. The new skin is smooth, and a different texture than I have ever had. I will continue to use this product and post my updates.
February 17, 2009
Pros:
See results in bumps going away and smaller pores.
Cons:
Drying and breakouts before getting better but it does as my pores look so much smaller and breakouts are gone. My boyfriend told me last night how much better skin is looking.
Now in my 40's I've started getting acne again, painful sores under the skin like in my teens. I also had little persistent bumps that I could not get rid of. Derm gave me Tazorac, Solodine and Aczone. I can already see my pores getting smaller but first it had to kill bacteria in the pores thus causing breakout in begining as impurties only have one way out. At the moment I do have drying going on but I've always had drying with any meds in the begining. Doc says give it all two month and will see amazing results and I'm all ready happy after two weeks. The drying does stink at the moment but worth seeing smaller pores that I haven't had before plus smoother skin. I was on accutane years ago and it worked well but this seems to be doing the same at the moment. Best wishes to all.....and remember it's got to get worse before it gets better.
February 16, 2009
Pros:
After 6 weeks my skin is beautiful! I am not completely acne free yet but I can sincerely say my face is glowing!
Cons:
The acne got so much worse before it got better.
My dermatologist warned me that I shouldn't judge the product until I have used it for at least 12 weeks but that I should start to see results in 6 weeks. During the first 2 weeks of use my skin broke out so bad that I wanted to cry. As a women in my 30's I was mortified. Slowly I noticed that the pimples began to heal extremely quickly, sometimes overnight and the new pimples occurred less and less. I've notice only mild redness and dryness. My Dermatologist has helped me experiment with all 4 levels of Tazorac to find the right dosing for me. Currently I switch off between the 1% cream and .5% gel, and use the 1% gel on any tough break outs.
February 2, 2009
Pros:
clears up acne pimples, makes skin tone even, makes skin glow, removes hyperpigmentation, makes pores look invisible, doesn't smell weird, a little goes a long way
Cons:
Causes occasional dryness around the mouth during dry months of the year, & is only available with a prescription, takes up to 6 weeks for adjusting.
I was on this product with Clindagel as a supplemental remedy for 4 years. Nothing, not even accutane, worked better for me. When I was using this med, people who I would meet, my friends, everyone would tell me that I had beautiful skin & that they didn't believe that I suffered with pretty serious acne. I would show pictures & people would be amazed that I had ever even had a pimple. I lost my insurance 2 years ago & tried to use Proactive instead, & for 2 years I have had a face full of pimples. Hopefully I am going back on Tazorac & Clindagel this month when I go back to the derm for the first time in years! If you are considering this product just know that you cannot miss a dose or you will have peeling issues & you may get a zit or 2. If stay on top of your doses, potentially this can give you the skin you dream of having. I can't wait to get back on it!
January 29, 2009
Pros:
cleared up acne the next freaking day.
Cons:
scared off by all the bad comments on this thing.
It worked fantastically. No side effects. no acne worseing, no ichiness, no redness. i had over 40-50 small white and black heads on my forhead, not very noticable and very small but i put this on just a veeeeery small dab. about 1/4 the size of a pea. and spread that on my head after using Acne free products and then i put on aveno lotion then this product. the next day i woke up scared to see if it would end up like the people on this say. and it completly cleard it up. amazing. i dont know if i has something to do with my age. im 14. i dont know if it has to do with the combination of the poroxide. or what but. it worked.
January 22, 2009
Pros:
Works great. Cleared up all my acne and bacne. Made scars less noticable.
Cons:
Dryness if you don't put a moisterizer on before tazorac.
Wonderful medication. Clears scarred acne and severe acne
January 21, 2009
Pros:
clears up acne
Cons:
dry skin, inital break out, causes reddness
this product is awesome. It was awful going through the inital break out. I have been on this product for almost 9 weeks and have noticed a drastic improvement. I mostly have scars which are vanishing little by little. Overall, this product is great.. i have been through many creams and i hope this one is the answer.
January 19, 2009
Pros:
Definitely clears up skin
Cons:
Peeling and burning in the first few weeks
The first few weeks were painful as my skin got used to the medicince, but during the 3rd and 4th weeks, there was no pain, just a lot of breaking out, I had a terrible pizza face, but it was worth it. A few days ago became my fifth week and my skin is nearly clear. It was totally worth it, even though it sucked being in public, you gotta pull through. Before I started using tazorac, my acne was moderate, during usage, it became moderately severe, and it is now very light
Pros:
Effectiveness