Tazarotene topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)
Brand names: Tazorac, Arazlo, Fabior, Avage
Tazarotene topical has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 66 reviews on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 25% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Tazarotene topical
- Joss
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- January 20, 2022
For Acne "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
For Acne "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."
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- casie...
- August 7, 2017
Tazorac (tazarotene) for Acne "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
For Acne "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."
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- dmgoo...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 22, 2021
Tazorac (tazarotene) "I was prescribed this to lighten hyperpigmentation and after only one use, following instructions to the letter, I had a severe enough reaction that I needed to see a doctor. Severe itching, redness, burning, inflammation and bumps all over my face. Won't ever touch this stuff again."
- Jen
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 12, 2021
For Acne "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."
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- L Win...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 4, 2024
Arazlo (tazarotene) "My fine lines are gone. My skin is way softer, and my pigment is almost completely gone in only 9 weeks after starting this. I only use it 2 times a week. I had no crazy peeling like when I tried on Tretinoin."
- Megz
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 9, 2019
Tazorac (tazarotene) for Plaque Psoriasis "Hello there, I just started using tazorac for my plaque psoriasis and for mild acne on face. I have heard about people loosing hair bc of it. I am concerned because I have many areas on my body I'll be using it on for psoriasis. Anyone experiencing balding? Has this worked well for you? Thank you! "
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 6, 2023
For Acne "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) for Acne "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!"
- Hopef...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 28, 2021
For Acne "I’ve been using .1% cream for about a month & a half for moderate but stubborn hormonal acne that I’ve had for over a decade. I’ve noticed flaking & peeling but there’s been no irritation or pain since the first week. I also haven’t seen many results though, my skin will peel but the acne is still there. I also have perioral dermatitis and was hoping this would help but again, it sheds skin off of my face every day but my skin still looks just as bad as before. I’m hoping by month three there will be a noticeable difference and maybe I will up my dosage to a higher % if nothing changes next month."
- dytre...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 14, 2022
For Acne "Dryness is a huge side effect, I couldn't tolerate the drug for more than 3 days the itching, burning, dry skin, & rash were NOT worth it's supposed benefits, everyone is different but I personally would not recommend it, with how painful it is i'm actually surprised by the higher end rating, maybe some people can tolerate it better than others."
- Anonymous
- August 17, 2022
Fabior (tazarotene) for Acne "BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL! I developed a years worth of huge & uncontrollable rashes and pimples all over my forearms from use. My dermatologist had wrote incorrect instructions for application which led me to get completely obliterated with cystic acne that I am still recovering from today. It was no purge, something absolutely went wrong with the medication. I doubt it was ever meant to be intended for use on the body. The condition that I have been left with changed the last year of my life for the worse. This stuff is extremely potent. Use the smallest amount you can and be very careful. It did clear up my facial acne very well. Ask your derma for the most detailed step by step they've ever written in their lives."
- ianL
- April 2, 2010
Tazorac (tazarotene) for Acne "Amazing for acne , scars, dark spots. I like the gel"
- mickey
- May 22, 2010
Tazorac (tazarotene) for Psoriasis "It really helped my skin irritation. Cleared it up in 2-3 weeks. Works great."
- dd1234
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 9, 2023
Arazlo (tazarotene) for Acne "Worst ever medication. I didn't have acne but now I have cysts all over my face which has been going on for almost a year. It has ruined my face."
- Anony...
- January 21, 2017
Tazorac (tazarotene) for Acne "Most amazing medication ever for acne- it feels like it's renewing skin while you sleep and helps to clear up skin immediately-- highly recommend!"
- No no...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 9, 2022
Arazlo (tazarotene) for Acne "I used this for dark spots and No no no no no no no no no no no no. No it didn’t work. No"
- Joo
- December 11, 2018
Tazorac (tazarotene) for Acne "Tazorac made my acne worse. Once I stopped using it my acne got better. It was in use with another topical cream. It’s very expensive."
- -ano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 28, 2021
Arazlo (tazarotene) for Acne "after a few days of using Arazlo it made my skin start to peeling in random spots and made my face very red and painful"
- Very...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 29, 2022
Fabior (tazarotene) for Acne "I have been using this for almost 6 weeks along with Bactrim and my skin hasn't been this clear in a year. I was on Retin A Micro and Spironolactone for years with little success."
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For Acne "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)."