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How to Reverse Wrinkles, Cracks or Scratches on the Face Caused by Tazorac?
Tazorac has caused wrinkles on my forehead, lines/cracks or scratches on my cheeks and chin. The lines are all horizontal. My dermatologist had me use cloderm which caused some dark patches on the skin and I felt made the lines more noticable so I stopped using it. Its been a month and no change. I'm using neutrogenia light night cream that has Petrolatum. Would love some guidance from drs and patients.
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Irritant dermatitis from Tazarac
Based on your description, I am thinking that your skin may be reacting to more than one ingredient, or it could be that the tazarotene (Tazarac) was a little too strong for your skin.
I'd like you to try the following. Just do this for 3 days..it's long enough to see what is going on...
1. Go the drug store and get plain Cortaid ointment (make sure the ingredients are only "white petrolatum and hydrocortisone"), or call your dermatologist and ask for a prescription for desonide...
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Thank you. I truly appreciate your feedback.
http://www.cortaid.com/ doesn't list an ointment. Could you pls let me know the exact ointment?
I was nervous about using 100% petroleum jelly on my entire face since I was using tazaroc for whiteheads/hormonal breakdowns. I used Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream 1 day 2x (my face felt a little itchy so I stopped). I've used Neutrogena light night cream for yrs, especially during winter nights so maybe my skin is accustomed to it so I felt no irritation with it. I felt the neutrogena was more hydrating than cetaphil. I'll stop using it and try petroleum jelly. For yrs I've cleansed Oil-Free Acne Stress Control® Power-Foam Wash and I've continue to use it.
Do patients that you have seen experience this suitation recover and how long was the recovery?
Many thanks.