Tazarotene topical and Rash: What Users Say

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

Tazarotene topical 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."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• August 17, 2022

Tazarotene topical for Acne "BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL! I developed a year's worth of huge and uncontrollable rashes and pimples all over my forearms from use. My dermatologist had written 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."