Tazarotene topical for Acne User Reviews (Page 2)

• Bryanna
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 8, 2023

Arazlo (tazarotene) "This was awful. My skin would peel so bad and got to the point where my skin starting getting red and itchy. It started to scab and got really painful. Tried to stick it out but I can’t anymore. Too painful. It helped with the bumps I have on my forehead, but didn’t really help with the rest of my acne. Not worth it."

• Kris
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 20, 2019

Tazorac (tazarotene) "I am really impressed I just start using Tazorac 0.05 but definitely can see an improvement it does purge your skin and it is drying at first but the pimples go away fast and my skin texture looks more even and firm hopefully in 3 months I will be acne free I was on epiduo but it stop working and my skin really was oily"

• Tee
• December 2, 2019

Fabior (tazarotene) "I have used this product for over a month now , and I have used a lot of acne products, but this is by far the best I have ever used. My face has never looked this good before. I am very please with this product and would recommend that you a tleast try it you won't be disappointed."

• Meme
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 17, 2019

Tazorac (tazarotene) "Love love love Tazorac. Been using this for almost 2 years and I went from having horrendous cystic acne to having none! After trying so many oral medications, they did nothing but fix my skin in the short term(acne came back right after oral medications stopped) and caused long term digestive issues. Tazorac is the only thing that keeps my skin clear and has minimal side effects! The only side effect I've experienced is dry skin but just put extra moisturizer on and you’ll be fine!"

• Spenc...
• April 23, 2015

Fabior (tazarotene) "I've had moderate to almost severe acne for at least 4 years prior to using Fabior. Now let me tell you this medicine will probably worsen your acne or dryness or redness the first couple of months you are on it but once you've used it for a long time the results are amazing. My advice would be to use a morning and evening moisturizer because Fabior and any retinoid will dry you out. This product should last a long time for one bottle and never overuse it ever."

• Nikki
• June 11, 2018

Tazorac (tazarotene) "HAVE BEEN ON FOR 9 WEEKS!!!!! So amazed by my results I am shocked and I hardly breakout now. Before I used to get bad breakouts and now I just get a few tiny ones and this is helping with my scarring also. 10/10 would recommend this product to anyone with acne."

• Bpsol...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 25, 2021

"The product isn't super effective for acne when using it by itself (still the best retinoid though) but when you combine it with the use of Benzoyl Peroxide it works like magic. It makes my skin look great when it comes to texture and it works really well for cystic acne and getting rid of hyperpigmentation, I literally depend on this medication. It's not like other products where you use it for a month and your skin gets used to it and then you stop seeing results, I've been using it for 2 years straight and it ALWAYS works and continues to work. It will make your skin look leathery if you use it for too long but stopping for a a few days is the simple fix, overall I can't ask for a better product because I don't think one exists."

• Blessed
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 18, 2018

Tazorac (tazarotene) "Using this product was the best thing I could have ever done for my skin when my doctor prescribe this for me. I didn't have any side effects as long as I used it as the doctor prescribed the only thing was that when I went to get my prescriptions refilled it cost almost $400 and I could not afford it. If I could afford this cream I would use it forever my skin was so beautiful and smooth the color was awesome. The only reason I stopped using this product is because I couldn't afford it any longer. I went back to the doctor and she had to give me a lower version of this cream this time it's not worth my time but to anybody needing to use this product please use it ,it's a good product. Take my advice!!!! You only need to use a small amount at night and it worked great. The cream lasted for at least 6 months"

• Hope
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2018

Fabior (tazarotene) "I used Fabior foam after years of using Tazorac Cream for cystic acne & scarring. I noticed after using this product for 3 months that my scars looks worse. The scars look deeper and my skin is constantly dry. The foam was just as effective as the cream with controlling my cystic acne I’m going back to using the cream. Just wanted to share my experience in case someone else may be experiencing the same thing. I won’t refill the prescription and wish I’d never switched from the Tazorac cream."

• Cano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 16, 2020

"Last year, I was on accutane for 6 months. It completely cleared my acne for all of summer. Around when college started, I noticed my acne sprung up a bit. I worried of my acne coming back, so I was prescribe tazarotene. The first few weeks of it are ROUGH. My face would burn, flake, and was red. Added on top, my face purged pretty badly. However, around 6 weeks in, the medicine really kicked in. The purge really cleared up and now my face is almost back to how it was coming off accutane. This cream really does test your patience, but it is very much worth it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 23, 2020

Fabior (tazarotene) "I used this medication for over 9 weeks, and all it did was make my acne worse. I went from having a few spots on my back to having it all over my back, chest, and my face (my face and chest did not have acne before). It was really disappointing, and I do not recommend."

• Renee
• February 19, 2019

"I have struggled with acne including Cystic acne since puberty. I am now 50, I still have moderate acne. Deeply embedded around my mouth/chin, blackheads, scars from the cystic acne and always have several pimples. I have used EVERYTHING over the years, prescription and otc treatments. I have spent thousands of dollars for treatments. NOTHING worked until Now! I have been using Fabior for 2 weeks, but already see a difference. No more blackheads at all. My scars and fine lines are faded. I still get pimples, but that's part of the process, pulling them out. They dry up quickly though, into 1 to 2 days. I started out using it every night. It burned, peeling and itching was out of control. I changed my face wash, gentle is the way to go. I also use a moisturizing lotion and have changed to every other day. The peeling and itching are less and my skin less red. Remember to use sunscreen every day and a hat when possible to protect yourself, you are very sensitive to the sun."

• Alabado
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 22, 2022

Tazorac (tazarotene) "I was a given a very small sample of this, but when compared to another expensive medication for acne, this Tazorac I find to be 3 times more effective. I’ve been able to use the little tube several times and each blemish dies off quickly, almost overnight. There is a little dryness and sometimes peeling, but no more blemish so this works wonderfully. I give it two thumbs up!!! Great job to whomever invented it!"

• takea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 14, 2023

Arazlo (tazarotene) "I had a bad breakout that wouldn't clear up for nothing. This particular breakout, I never experienced before. I was prescribed 2% salicylic face wash, Arazlo, spironolactone and purchased some Burt's Bees face moisturizer. Now prior, nothing seemed to keep my breakouts at bay except my Neutrogena microdermabrasion kit but they stopped selling the pads. I used all ingredients daily and took the pills for the whole duration (30 days, no side effects besides frequent urination). You must not lather Arazlo on your face as if it's moisturizer, a thin layer is all that's needed spread out evenly. It will burn your skin if you apply too much. Mine peeled, it's troublesome but a good thing. The T-zone is where I use it most. After about a month in, I was able to stop using the pills. It does help with lines and wrinkles although that's not what I got it for. I'm now using my face wash and Arazlo sparingly. My skin gets oily so this stuff keeps it in check. I have sensitive skin but everyone's different."

• juht
• April 23, 2017

Tazorac (tazarotene) "if i could rate this a 0 I would. I have struggled with acne for 5-6 years now. At the end of October I FINALLY went to a dermatologist. She prescribed Tazorac along with Acticlate. However, Tazorac DOES NOTHING. It is a topical treatment meant to be used at night, it is supposed to help clear acne and scarring. I would use it every night after washing my face. It didn't work...AT ALL. I still get acne and I have been using this stuff for 6 months. I highly DO NOT recommend."

• jd3
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2020

"I am 22 years old and have struggled with acne since middle school. Most of it is hormonal acne on my chin and jaw line and occasionally on my cheeks too. I tried Epiduo for a long time and all it would do is dry my skin out so bad. I finally went back to my dermatologist and she switched me to tazarotene medication, I use it at night and after just three weeks my acne is completely gone and my skin tone is sooo even. It makes my face so smooth and I can tell it is preventing me from new pimples. It is a little drying at first but nothing like Epiduo was and if you just put a little extra moisturizer on you will be fine."

• GWatson
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 27, 2021

Tazorac (tazarotene) "I’m 28 and have dealt with moderate to severe acne since age 16. I’ve done two rounds of Accutane and was put on Tazorac after other retinoids (adapalene, trentinoin) stopped working for me. I was seriously considering a third round of Accutane two and a half months into treatment with Tazorac when I had by far the worst breakout I’ve had since I started using it. Miraculously, I’m now almost at the 3.5 month mark and have barely had any acne in 2-3 weeks, even after stopping the antibiotics I was also taking. If you’re struggling, stick with it at least until the 3 month mark because you might finally get the results you’ve been looking for! Wishing you all the best of luck"

• Zach
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 28, 2023

"Honestly probably the best topical for acne. You obviously have to work through all the other topicals first to get your insurance to pay for it. Without insurance it’s extremely hard to get but if you’re willing to spend money it is amazing. It will make your acne worse at first as all vitamin A derrivatives will, but this makes retin-A seem wimpy! Do not overuse your skin will literally peel so bad. I recommend using benzol peroxide in the morning as well as salicylic acid in the PM (both as face washes)."

• Joss
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 20, 2022

"Let me set the scene: Before Arazlo I had mild to moderate acne mostly around my mouth/chin/sides of my face. I would get painful red cysts and the only thing that seemed to help was Dapsone gel 5%, but my skin care routine set by my dermatologist wasn't preventing my acne as much as desired. After starting Arazlo and SLOWLY incorporating it into my nightly routine (use a pea sized amount for entire face every 3-4 nights and build up to every night), I got the results I had been desperately seeking for almost 3 years. After about 3 months, my acne scars faded, I didn’t get any more of those pesky cysts, and a pimple in general showed up only around my period. If you notice irritation when starting use, apply a gentle moisturizer first, then the Arazlo - that was some of the best advice I have ever received from a YouTube dermatologist. Most importantly, stick with the nightly routine and you will get great results. Be patient folks"

• SCano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 14, 2021

"This is an actual miracle cream. My skin has never been this clear in my life!! I get compliments all the time and don’t ever wear skin makeup anymore except for my under eyes. My acne wasn’t terrible to begin with, I had just gone off birth control and I had started to get some acne so after I read online about the cystic acne some people experience after getting off BC I decided to go to my dermatologist and get something to help before it got too intense. Seriously can’t recommend this enough, I know everyone’s skin is different but in my opinion it’s definitely worth a try."

• casie...
• August 7, 2017

Tazorac (tazarotene) "I've tried a lot of different acne medications and some have worked for a while and then quit working, tazorac is no different. When I first started using tazorac my face was the clearest it's ever been. Then about 3 months later my acne came back worse. Tazorac is the best treatment I've used so far, but in the end it did not work out for me. :("

• Jay
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2021

"This medication work differently on peoples skin. My experience with this was not a good one. I went to my dermatologist for a totally different reason and so while I was there I might as well ask her for any advice on these dark marks I was getting on my forehead and she prescribed me this lotion. After using it for about a week my face got even worse than before. My face was peeling , burning, and flaking like crazy . I developed a rash on my cheeks as well. The dark marks was becoming to appear on my cheeks. I have never had problems with my cheeks it was alway just my forehead. I followed all the directions to this medication. Nonetheless, I completely stopped using it after those side effects. I guess my skin is too sensitive for it."

• Jen
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2021

"I was really excited about trying this since I was wanting something a bit stronger than the tretinoin I had been using, but it quickly backfired. After a few uses I developed skin blisters on both cheeks. I followed all the directions: used every other day, moisturized BEFORE, let the moisturizer dry for an hour before applying the tazarotene, and I only used a very small pea sized amount. I guess this is just not meant for my skin. Back to tretinoin I go after these blisters clear up. Please listen to your skin if you notice something off putting. I didn't at the first sign, and now the blisters are worse after another couple uses. This is great for many people, but also not so great for others."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 6, 2023

"Went from having large cystic pimples that took more than a month to heal (then a new one would pop up) to having darn near clear skin. Just a small whitehead once or twice in the 3 months I've used it. My skin likes it better than tretinoin and the arazlo brand is easily spread and glides on smoothly. My skin can get a little stingy to other products if I use too much or too often, but heals quickly with a couple days of TLC. Love it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 9, 2024

Arazlo (tazarotene) "I have battled cystic acne my entire life. I have tried every topical medication - both prescription and over the counter - and nothing worked for me. I was always dry, red, flaky, and continued to break out. Arazlo is the only medication that works! It actually cured my acne. Within 4-6 weeks, my acne was completely gone. I now have occasional hormonal breakouts, but my skin has completely changed. This was life-changing!! Best topical medication!"