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Is Tazorac 0.5 More Superior Than Tretinon 0.5?
asked 7 months ago by deborahbythec in Marshfield, MA
Latest answer by Gary Goldenberg, MD
Question viewed 223 times
Tags: Tazorac, tretinoin
5 answers to Is Tazorac 0.5 More Superior Than Tretinon 0.5?
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Topical retinoids for acne
Tazorac is the most potent but also most irritating of all retinoids. One of the most important aspects of acne treatment is compliance. If you can't tolerate the cream, you won't use it. And your acne will not improve.
Gary Goldenberg, MD
New York Dermatologist
New York Dermatologist
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Tazorac vs. Tretinoin
Tazorac and Tretinoin are both topical retinoids used to treat acne. One is not "superior" to the other as the choice of a topical retinoid is made on an individual basis when a dermatologist evaluates a patient's skin. Some patients are better suited for the "stronger" Tazorac while others will respond better to a "milder" retinoid like Tretinoin.
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Tazorac vs. Tretinoin
Both of these medications come in .05% strength, not .5%! Both are topical retinoids. In general, samples are given of both products to see which one patients will tolerate better. Gels vs. cream formulas will also make a difference, with creams being generally tolerated better.
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Tazorac or Tretinoin Stronger
As a former Norwell High School teacher, albeit chemistry, I would hope our students would recognize the grammatical error in "more superior". Sorry, I could not resist the dig. ( For those unfamiliar, Deborah is from Marshfield, a town adjoining Norwell, Massachusetts).
First, there is no such commercially available strength as 0.5 in either product. If you were to compare each in its cream form at say, 0.05 % concentration, which is found in both Tazorac and Retin A, I would...
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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Depends on you
Both are topical retinoids, and tazorac is usually "stronger" than tretinoin - some people may not tolerate tazorac but will be OK with tretinoin. Just make sure to wait 3-4 hours after washing your face before applying any retinoid, to decrease risks of irritation. Also do not apply too much - in this case, more is NOT better, but rather more potentially irritating. You can also apply a moisturizer after the retinoid.
Laura Skellchock, MD
Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon