Is Tazorac Right For Me? - Part 2

Individuals who have used the medication have seen improvement after four weeks. During the first few weeks of treatment the skin appears to be getting worse but after four weeks it begins to improve. Individuals who have stuck with the regimen for the entire 12 weeks have shown significant improvement in their acne breakouts.

Tazorac also carries a warning because it is in the classification of retinoids. It can cause harm to a developing baby when administered to a pregnant woman. Individuals who are pregnant, attempting to get pregnant, at high risk of pregnancy or are nursing should not take this medication. Women should take a pregnancy test two weeks prior to beginning the use of the medication and use appropriate birth control measures while on the medication.

Individuals who are considering the medication should discuss the option with their primary care physician or dermatologist. They should also talk with their physician if they are especially sensitive to sunlight, spend a considerable time outside because of their job or recreational activities, are currently taking Vitamin A. in another form, have lentigo maligna (skin cancer), are using other over-the-counter medications or prescriptions for their skin or are taking any vitamins or herbal supplements. Any of these factors may present a challenge for the individual to begin treatments.

Some individuals have also noted that their skin became oily in the first weeks and months when using the medication. Others have also noted that it helped with the appearance of scar tissue from previous acne outbreaks.

There are definite advantages and disadvantages to using this medication. While research has indicated that there are some significant benefits to acne treatment, there are some who find the negative side effects to be greater than any benefits that they are receiving. Like all medications there may be some individual reactivity based on biochemistry and nutritional background. Only you and your dermatologist can make the decision about whether Tazorac is right for you.

References:

(1) Drugs.com: Tazorac

http://www.drugs.com/cons/tazorac-topical.html