Tazarotene topical and Burning: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 30, 2012

Tazarotene topical for Acne "I've been using Tazorac since March 2012. My dermatologist put me on Aczone to use in the morning, and Tazorac in the evening. There were some burning and itching in the beginning, but it went away. During my office visits, I receive chemical peels also. Over a month, I've noticed the dark spots have lightened up and my skin is evened out. Now I'm getting my face back."

• Mil...
• August 26, 2024

Tazarotene topical for Acne "Arazlo literally saved my skin. I had bad pimples and whiteheads all over my forehead. You could literally play connect the dots. It was so gross and made me insecure. When I started using Arazlo for the first time, my whole face burned and was red. I cried at one point because I thought it made my skin worse. But I was wrong as I kept using Arazlo. It's slowly made my skin better. It burned off all the acne and stopped it from infesting my forehead. I can't believe the progress, all my forehead acne is gone and I feel so much better. Please get this product, it is the best thing ever. I don't know what I would do if I didn't get this product. It's a 10/10 in my opinion."

• six...
• November 2, 2016

Tazarotene topical for Acne "I am 65. Because of thyroid supplements, I started getting very oily with lots of blackheads on my nose, lips, and chin, and a few small pimples. Went to my derm after an 18-year lapse; she prescribed Tazorac; I really wanted Accutane, which I had taken in my 40s, really good stuff, but she insisted that I try Tazorac at 0.1%; I love it. It set my face on fire for about 2 weeks; I used Epionce medical barrier cream to cool it and help with the sting. My face was very red too. After 2 weeks, the burn lessened, and now I can put it on several days in a row without the cream. Been using for 2 months, and my skin is looking fantastic and brighter; I have a few acne scars and they are looking much smaller too. I am getting compliments from family members."

• Sen...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 24, 2019

Tazarotene topical for Acne "I have not found an acne product that works and keeps me clear until Fabior. I used Retin A Micro for years and was constantly breaking out, then peeling, breaking out, then peeling. And it burned when I applied it. I have been using Fabior for the past year and finally found something that works. I got dry after using it for two weeks, but not crazy peeling. It only lasted a weekend and wasn’t noticeable to anyone but me. I only use Fabior Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and I use CeraVe moisturizer with it, which I think helps. If I am breaking out (which is rare now), I may use it two days in a row, but don’t need to often. It’s been life-changing for my skin and has helped even out my skin and the leftover color that lingers from breakouts. I refilled for the first time a few months ago, so it lasted me a couple of months, but maybe because I only use it a few times a week. ONLY USE A SMALL AMOUNT-seriously! Don’t irritate your skin with too much, and plus it lasts longer that way!!"

• Can...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 16, 2020

For Acne "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 about my acne coming back, so I was prescribed 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."

• Ren...
• February 19, 2019

For Acne "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 on treatments. Nothing worked until now! I have been using Fabior for 2 weeks, but I 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, in 1 to 2 days. I started out using it every night. It burned, peeling and itching were 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 is less red. Remember to use sunscreen every day and a hat when possible to protect yourself, you are very sensitive to the sun."

• dmg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 22, 2021

Tazarotene topical "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."

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

For Acne "This medication works differently on people's 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 were becoming to appear on my cheeks. I have never had problems with my cheeks, it was always just my forehead. I followed all the directions for this medication. Nonetheless, I completely stopped using it after those side effects. I guess my skin is too sensitive for it."

• dyt...
• 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, and rash were NOT worth its 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."