Is Tazorac 0.5 More Superior Than Tretinon 0.5?

Tazorac is a topical retinoid and is useful for acne. We advise patients to avoid dryness with daily applicaiton of Tazorac by applying a ceramide cream such as Elevase once daily to avoid skin discomfort. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Tazorac cream .05% is more irritating than tretinoin cream .05% but both give similar therapeutic results.  You could start with tretinoin cream and if tolerated, you could switch to Tazorac and see how you tolerate it.

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.
 

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.

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.