Tazarotene topical and Redness: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• March 26, 2023

For Acne "I've battled cystic acne for years. I've been taking spironolactone for a few years, and it had worked great. My acne was gone, I was working on my scars. My acne came back recently, and it's been terrible. I was prescribed Arazlo, and just like many other people, it has made my skin worse. I understand there is a purging period, but this is too much to tolerate. My skin gets new inflamed bumps daily, clusters of whiteheads, intense itchiness, severe dryness, redness, and flakiness. Literally, everything bad could happen to your skin. I am going to stop, as I don't see the value in continuing, and my face progressively gets worse. This is more than just a 'purge', it's destroying my skin."

• six...
• November 2, 2016

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."

• AnS...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 2, 2016

For Acne "I was using the 0.10% strength, which helped greatly with clogged pores, blackheads, small pustules. However, I also had cystic hormonal acne, which the cream wasn't effective enough for. I took this in conjunction with spironolactone, but eventually had to take Accutane. Downside of this drug: sun sensitivity, skin peeling, redness. For the record, it takes weeks to see results, and your acne gets worse before it gets better."

• Bry...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 8, 2023

For Acne "This was awful. My skin would peel so badly and got to the point where my skin started 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."

• Geo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2018

For Acne "This might work for some people, but I did not have a good experience with this topical. I was told to mix a pea-sized amount with a heavy moisturizer and spread it all over my skin. Initially, this was okay, but then my body broke out into a small bumpy, irritated-looking rash almost a week in. I immediately went to the doctor, who told me that I had a mild case of eczema due to how aggressive this cream is and how sensitive my skin is. She recommended discontinuing it until my skin improved and then only using this once a week until my skin 'acclimated.' Well, kids, the rash went away, but my skin never adjusted to even weekly use. This would make my skin dry, red, stretched, and irritated. Consequently, my acne did not improve at all. In fact, I think it may have exacerbated the problem."

• Olp...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 16, 2016

For Psoriasis "I apply it all over my face after washing and patting dry. I keep it on overnight, don't wash it off, and keep it on until the next night I shower. I do this three days in a row, and then I do this routine every other day for about 2 months. This clears up my dermatitis for 2-3 months, at which point, I start my routine all over. Winter months are a battle with the irritation, peeling, and redness, but that's when I have to be most aggressive with treatment. When my skin gets to the point where it's super itchy, raw, and red, I use Benadryl lotion, and it works like a charm. I love this product. My skin looks fantastic. Not only is it really great at clearing up my skin, it's also great at diminishing fine lines."

• Spe...
• April 23, 2015

For Acne "I've had moderate to almost severe acne for at least four 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."

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

"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."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2021

For Acne "After a few days of using Arazlo, it made my skin start to peel in random spots and made my face very red and painful."