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While Using Tazorac Cream 0.01 for a Month, is It Normal to Break out More Than Usual?
asked 9 months ago by nina223 in Cicero, IL
Latest answer by Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
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Tags: breakout, normal, Tazorac, worse
I have been using Tazorac Cream 0.01 for about a month, i dont see no improvement. I actually see that my skin has been breaking out more that the usual. Is that normal? Or should i stop using it?
2 answers to While Using Tazorac Cream 0.01 for a Month, is It Normal to Break out More Than Usual?
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Patience
Many patients flare around the third week when using a Retiniod such as Tazorac. As Dr. Perri points out, Tazorac is a bit more irritating than Retin A, and significantly more irritating than Differin ( which, unlike the others is chemically not related to Vitamin A). It was once felt that this flaring was due to the comedones being unplugged and "coming to the surface. However, recent studies have shown the problem to be a irritant contact dermatitis. It seems the skin adjusts to this...
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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Initial Breakout with a New Acne Regimen
In most patients beginning a new acne, it is common to have an initial worsening of their acne especially with a new topical regimen. Tazorac is a more irritating topical retinoid than Retin A and Differin. I see most of my patients back for follow up at two months after beginning a new regimen since at this time the acne should be improving as the initial irritation has resolved. As always, I recommend discussing your individual situation with your board certified...
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