Tazorac for Acne User Reviews

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2017

"I started Tazorac on February 17, 2017. I had bad acne on my cheeks and tiny bumps on my forehead. Four weeks into Tazorac, yes, it did get worse. I didn't want to go to school or even go out with friends and family! So, I went back to my dermo, and he told me to keep my head up and that Tazorac was purging my skin and bringing everything to the surface. Slowly but surely, my face looks amazing! It's May 13, 2017, and I barely have anything on my face, and it's as smooth as a baby's bottom. If you're going through the purging stage, I know what you are going through, but I promise to stick with it and just know that the Tazorac is getting all the gunk out of your skin! Stay positive, drink water, use Tazorac!"

• 20y...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 21, 2020

"I have been on Accutane twice, relapsed within three months both times, and used every prescription cream under the sun. I have had moderate acne since I was 11. This Tazorac saved me from my acne. I considered quitting so many times, but having pushed through now at 7 months, it’s been incredible. The purge was awful, and it took sooooo long to see a difference, but at 6 months, suddenly I stopped waking up to any acne. I saw slow progressions up until that point. Please do give it 6 months, it really works, but it has to get into your skin. Good luck, all."

• Dan...
• September 26, 2017

"This medication actually works! After trying too many topicals to count, Tazorac is definitely the best. For those starting Tazorac reading this review right now, I know how much it sucks in the beginning. The initial breakout can be so horrible-trust me, I've been there. I've cried and not wanted to go out in public, but in the long run-I promise it's worth it. Give it about 3 months to officially work, and you'll be grateful."

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

"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."

• Mja...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2019

"Love this stuff, Tazorac. I tried it a year ago, and it dried out my skin, so I quit taking it. I went to a different dermatologist who had me try it again, but this time told me to use lotion with the Tazorac, and this time it’s working well, and my acne is gone and my skin is even."

• Lee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2019

"This did not work for me. I used it religiously for 8 weeks, and it only made my acne worse. I woke up every morning with new whiteheads, it gave me larger, more painful pimples than I had before starting this cream."

• Anonymous
• April 13, 2012

"My dermatologist prescribed my Tazorac 0.05% cream when no other treatment for my acne worked. To this day, I still use it, and it clears all my breakouts within days and leaves my skin looking even and radiant. I often spot treat with it too, for it can dry my face out sometimes. Lovely product, I highly recommend."

• Sam...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 15, 2019

"The absolute best thing I have ever done for my skin. I started Tazorac about a year ago, and my skin has never looked better ever. I’m a mid-20s woman who never had acne until about 23. I started using this, and it completely cleared my moderate/mild acne. Not only is my acne gone, my skin tone is even. I’ve always had trouble with my skin tone being off, but this literally made my face all one tone and look porcelain clear. Also, a huge plus is that this medication is usually prescribed for people with wrinkles to help diminish them and prevent them. Definitely would recommend using at a young age to prevent wrinkles, even skin tone, open pores, and clear acne."

• six...
• November 2, 2016

"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."

• hea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2019

"HOLY COW! OK, I’ve tried everything, and my doctor randomly prescribed this nightly, and I honestly didn’t think it would work. For some reason, this did the trick, and ever since I started nightly, it’s been getting progressively better, and my skin is clearer than it’s ever been in my life. I love it, I got some dryness, but less is more with the gel. I didn’t have any “purging” either. If you’re using this, keep at it!! You will see results."

• JBa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 13, 2020

"Great for acne but do not overuse. Apply before bed. Use as little as possible to spread all over affected areas. I used a pea size as a rule of thumb but used slightly more as I also had acne and scarring from my cheeks to under my jawline. Do wait for your skin to fully dry and moisturize after. Follow your dermatologist's instructions. Be patient. I saw very tiny improvements in texture and smoothness every day from starting use, but I didn't see anything significant until probably a month and a half in, and by 3 to 4 months, my skin looks way better. I used this in conjunction with Dapsone cream in the daytime. One tube lasts for months."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2020

"I was at my wit's end after spending unnecessary money on OTC/prescribed treatments for acne, only to be disappointed in the long run. I was losing hope and was forced to accept the fact that my horrible acne would remain as it was. Eventually, my doctor prescribed Tazorac; I am quite pleased. Cystic acne is minimal. Spots from former pimples are diminishing. For once, I am pleased with my overall skin condition. My face has cleared up drastically; my skin hasn't looked so good in nearly 2 years. Overall satisfied customer."

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

"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."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 2, 2020

"I used Tazorac after my Accutane trial finished. I was still struggling with cystic acne and felt defeated, but Tazorac worked great on my post-Accutane skin. I'm no movie star, and my skin is not perfect (I still sometimes get small zits), but it is so much better. It's no miracle drug, but it has helped me get my confidence back, and now I'm feeling the best I have in years!"

• Sta...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 5, 2016

"I have been using it now for about a month. I have had acne since I was 11, and I'm now 50. Nothing has ever worked, ever! My dermatologist asked me to try first every other day, and now I'm using it every day...about the size of a pea, and I mix it with my Neutrogena face lotion with SPF sunscreen. I place it on my face and décolletage. It has removed so many sun spots! My face looks 5 years younger...and my acne is healing much faster. It used to take a blemish sometimes months to heal! Now I can see my skin is recuperating faster from blemishes. Even my best friend keeps saying, 'you look so good today, what are you doing?' Ha, I finally told her, and she has an appointment with my dermatologist now. I am still using samples, don't know $$"

• Ger...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2020

"I have been using Retin-A for awhile (for about 4 years). It started working tremendously for awhile, but then it had gotten so accustomed to my face that I didn’t get the long-lasting effects that I wanted. It was not until I had a recent appointment with my dermatologist for a follow-up and expressed my experiences with Retin-A thus far that she introduced me to Tazorac 1%. After using this for about a month, I saw an unbelievable glow and had dismissed all my acne. I highly recommend Tazorac if you would like to see a drastic effect on your skin."

• Mlf...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2020

"I love this stuff. Only been using for a few weeks and already getting good results. Acne marks are fading, pimples shrinking. It definitely does dry my face out, but if you exfoliate and moisturize, you'll be fine."

• Bri...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 7, 2019

"Tazorac completely changed my life when it came to my acne issues. I didn't get acne until my early 20s, and by the time I went to the dermatologist, it was completely out of control. I felt so hopeless, like nothing could be done to combat my skin issues. I was started on Benzaclin and Tazorac, and the combination completely improved my skin. Best of all, the Tazorac helps prevent scars and dark marks. Now I just turned 30, and the Tazorac is even helping with fine lines. Thank you, Tazorac <3."

• Kri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 20, 2019

"I am really impressed. I just started 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 stopped working, and my skin really was oily."

• Mem...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 17, 2019

"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!"

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

"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."

• Nik...
• June 11, 2018

"Have been on for 9 weeks! So amazed by my results, I am shocked, and I hardly break out 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."

• Ble...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 18, 2018

"Using this product was the best thing I could have ever done for my skin when my doctor prescribed 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."

• Ala...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 22, 2022

"I was given a very small sample of this, but when compared to another expensive medication for acne, this Tazorac I find to be three 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!"

• cas...
• August 7, 2017

"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. :("