Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Does tazorac (tazarotene) help with acne scars?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See below: Tazorac (tazarotene) does not treat acne scarring. It is a topical retinoid similar to, but more potent that retin-a. It can help prevent new acne scars by preventing serious breakouts as part of an acne treatment regimen. Some patients (especially those with darker skin tones) can develop dark spots from acne. These are not actually scars and Retin-A can help improve them over the course of many months.
Answered 12/5/2018
6.4k views
Probably not: Acne scars are not likely to be treated with tazorac (tazarotene). Tazorac (tazarotene) can improve skin texture however and skin discolorations.
Answered 5/4/2017
5.6k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
How long does it take tazorac and solodyn (minocycline) to work for acne?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What is the difference between Tazorac (tazarotene) and Retin-A (in the setting of acne tx)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have been using Tazorac (tazarotene) gel 0.1% for about 6 mnths for acne. I have some peeling and dryness. Any suggestions for moisturizers/cleanser?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Why does tazorac (tazarotene) make your acne worse before getting better?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Just got prescribed the acne gel tazorac (tazarotene) have not seen improvement yet how long does it take to start working?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
What's better for acne tretinoin or Tazorac (tazarotene). ?
Can I use tazorac (tazarotene) as a spot treatment for mild acne?
Has anyone ever used "tazorac" cream for acne, and not had side effects?
I have very bad acne since the age of 17. Nothing helps me I've tried birthcontrol, acazone, tazorac (tazarotene) , spiromolactone & i feel its even worse! help!?
Hi, I am on tretinoin right now for acne, and I am switching to tazorac for insurance purposes. Should I expect another initial breakout?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
