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Is It Safe to Use Proactiv with Tazorac?
Is it ok to use Proactiv in the morning and use Tazorac at night? I was wondering if it was safe to do so since I am now putting them on at the same time.
Asked 34 months ago by
rber43 in mobile
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Should be OK, especially with Tazarac cream
This is probably going to be an OK combination. Tazarac cream, while not as strong as the gel, is usually quite well tolerated. So if you are using Tazarac cream I do not anticipate a problem. The gel may give you problems since it can cause peeling and irritation. This can be obviated by employing a moisturizer such as Cerave or Cetaphil under the Tazarac. If you can not tolerate this then use the Taz every other night (or ask your dermatologist to switch you to the cream.)
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Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Tazorac and Proactiv
Yes. It is safe to use them together. As long as you can tolerate the combination and your getting results, then it is a good combination. If you do get a bit irritated or dry, just back off from the Tazorac; maybe go every other day.
Chicago Dermatologist
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Combining both agents may increase your risk of irritating your skin
Many of the Proactiv products contain either benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. These products can work for acne, but they can also generate some dryness and irritation to the skin.
Tazorac is a topical retinoid that may also work well for controlling acne bumps and comedones, but for many people it can be very irritating and cause excessive dryness, peeling, and redness.
If you combine both the Proactiv products with the Tazorac you might substantially increase your risk of...
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San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon