Is it normal to not see redness from Tazorac? I was expecting to see my face inflamed.

April 28, 2018
Asked By:EarlZaps in Modesto, CA

I have recently switched to .1% tazorac cream from .05% tret and my skin was never inflamed nor peeling too much. I was expecting to see my face to be inflamed and peeling for moving up to a really strong retinoid. Is this normal for some to tolerate taz really well? Although I have to note that I see some bits of small dandruff-like peels on the columella of my nose and on my chin, but I attribute it to my recent dermapen session (3 days prior). But shouldn't dermapen increase taz absorption?

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