To start off Tazarotene is obv less effective than accutane but if you're trying to start off with a topical then read this
What it is/does
Binds all 3 forms of the RAR (retinoic acid receptor) RARa (mostly found in the immune cells and plays a key role to inflammation),RARb (found mostly in skin and it's involved in skin development/maintenance), RARg (same as RARb) it mostly affects RARb and RARg
Benefits
A more potent and tolerable ovr than tretinoin (1)
Helps with acne and plaque psoriasis (which is a skin condition that causes rashes and itchiness) (2)
Side Affects
Common side effects in using tazarotene for acne are
dry skin
peeling skin
redness or other skin discoloration
burning sensation
More common side effects in using tazarotene for plaque psoriasis are
itchy skin
redness or other skin discoloration
stinging or burning sensation (3)
What form it comes in/How to get it
Comes in a cream (most common), foam, lotion, and gel form (4)
can be found at local pharmacies and can also order online but not suggested (4)
Dosage
Start off on a lower dose/frequency and slowly go up
Conclusion
If you're looking for a topical treatment for acne, then def use tazarotene
What it is/does
Binds all 3 forms of the RAR (retinoic acid receptor) RARa (mostly found in the immune cells and plays a key role to inflammation),RARb (found mostly in skin and it's involved in skin development/maintenance), RARg (same as RARb) it mostly affects RARb and RARg
Benefits
A more potent and tolerable ovr than tretinoin (1)
Helps with acne and plaque psoriasis (which is a skin condition that causes rashes and itchiness) (2)
Side Affects
Common side effects in using tazarotene for acne are
dry skin
peeling skin
redness or other skin discoloration
burning sensation
More common side effects in using tazarotene for plaque psoriasis are
itchy skin
redness or other skin discoloration
stinging or burning sensation (3)
What form it comes in/How to get it
Comes in a cream (most common), foam, lotion, and gel form (4)
can be found at local pharmacies and can also order online but not suggested (4)
Dosage
Start off on a lower dose/frequency and slowly go up
Conclusion
If you're looking for a topical treatment for acne, then def use tazarotene
