I started on Tretinoin because of you & Angie, Hot & Flashy before the pandemic & ran out during it & didn't get a new prescription until recently so I'm catching up again. I'm 70 I intend to stay on it now because even at my age I think it's the best thing I can do for my skin along with sunscreen & moisturizing every day & night. I wish I had known about it years ago but better late than never.
Hi Dr. I smiled when you said most of your audience is women in their 30's. I wanted you to know I watch all of your videos and I am 59 year old female, also living in Houston TX. I was a sun worshipper in my younger days and now I am paying for it. Back in those days we did even have sunscreen. We used dark tanning oil or lotion, or baby oil. Young people out there, please listen to Dr. Dray!
Tazorac and Azelaic Acid absolutely saved my skin. Had the worse cystic acne. I saw tretonin being promoted more recently. Never heard of it before. Happy to hear that tazorac seemed to be slightly better.
I tolerate tazarotene beter. Tretinoin made my skin peel in sheets. With tazarotene, my skin just gets a little flaky. With either, you must be careful not to overdo it and avoid stripping your skin's mantle. I noticed a huge reduction in blackheads with tazarotene. I think the antiaging benefits of both products were about equal for me. Tazarotene is hella expensive though, and often not covered by insurance.
I used tretinoin cream 0.1% a little over a year It did nothing for me. I started tazorac gel 0.1% in 1 week I seen huge results. In 2 weeks my skin became completely clear and looking much younger.
@@Acadia708 tazarotene is significantly better for reducing acne and blackheads so it makes sense if they are talking about acne/blackheads. like 50-100% more effective at reducing them forget the stat.
I've been using .1% tazorac gel for over 11 years now. I was initially given the prescription for acne in my 20s but have continued using it primarily for anti aging. I haven't experience any irritation at all since the very first month I started using it. At 37, I have no resting lines on my face and I credit this almost entirely to tazorac. Can't recommend it highly enough
Dr. Dray, thank you so much for this video. I have been searching everywhere for a comparison between Tretinoin and Tazarotene. No other dermatologists have ever done a comprehensive review as you do. You've provided us straight forward & clear understanding about the difference between these two creams. Thank you for covering this topic!
I've been on Arazlo for about 3 weeks now after hitting a wall with just adapalene. Never knew about tazarotene prior to this. I think tretinoin gets a lot of the attention, and it would be nice to see more videos on tazarotene.
I've been on Arazlo for about 9 months now and it is amazing! Don't give up! At 3 months I saw good improvement but at 6 my skin was amazing! Using for acne mostly but also see less fine lines.
I completely agree on the moisturizer benefits. I was able to convince my husband to use the Cerave cream at night after shaving and his skin is doing so much better. He is not as diligent with sunscreen but I am beating it into him! I have been using Tretinoin for almost 2 years and I am finally seeing what the hoopla is about. It helped with my cystic acne ages ago but only now am I seeing the smoothness and even toned glowing skin that everyone raves about. This will be my ride or die for life! with SPF 50 of course!
Lol! I'm the same way with my husband! I finally got him to use sunscreen but he'll only use it when he's golfing. 🙄 It's as if all his other activities don't involve the sun like say, mowing the lawn, trimming hedges, etc... I buy him mineral sunscreens coz I know he won't reapply them. 😕
Anyone who can get their husband to use sunscreen is a better spouse than I. Despite my nagging he will not use sunscreen unless he’s on a beach and we live in the sunbelt.
@@paulachristie7807 Is your husband on any prescription medication by chance? That's how I finally convinced my husband to use it. His med makes him more vulnerable to sun damage.
This helped my choice of sticking with Tretinoin and just moving up to 0.1% strength instead of switching to Tazarotene. Both get the same results, it's just the Tazarotene gets you there faster.
50 year old skin of colour male who had spent a lot of time in the sun in the 70s then sun-beds in the 90's so there was a fair bit of damage. I started following you about year ago and all the information I have gleaned from your channel including your vlogs, routines product information and how to's = has been life changing. My skin looks so good and in turn I feel so good. There has not been a day with out sunscreen and sun protection since. The Skinnies sunscreen from NZ that you reviewed was a game changer. Thank you for you being you.
I had a large malignant melanoma removed from my leg last year. Thankfully they were able to remove the cancer and no further treatment was necessary. I now see an oncolonist and a dermatologist every three months and recently started tretinoin.
I’ve been using Tretinoin .0.25 % for many years (over 10years). I’m 81 years old (almost 82) and my skin has kept in better condition than most of my friends that hav my same age. Low percentage, but regular use has worked very well for me so far. Thank u Dr. Dray for all the professional information u provide is. Your program is as good as a personal direct advise. Never miss one of ur videos! for ur easy to understand information
@@helena1425 I hav one of this RX cards that give I a discount, but the price varies cause it’s subject to market demand and offer of the main ingredient (Tretinoin). It usually costs me between $35-40. I been buying and using a very low graduation that I’ve used for years and years, on a continuous nightly basis. Precisely cause it’s so low it’s never irritated my face, and it has worked according to the comments I get. Be careful with ur neck, that’s the part that I can’t use, or at least no more often than once a week at the most, and lightly. And of course, I imagine that the lower the graduation, the less expensive. Ah, it’s a prescription medication, so u hav to talk to ur doctor about it. I hope this explanation has been helpful to u. Good luck!👍🏻
@@mariaelenamartinez5743 ohh thankyou very much for the reply!!❤ Helped a lot...may i also know how long that bottle lasts? Is it usually around 2 to 3 months?
Its funny that you posted this video today. I went to my derm last week and he prescribed Tazarotene for me. I was looking to see how many other people have tried this and didn't see too many reviews on it, so I appreciate your take on it. So far, so good.
Actually, tazarotene also increases cAMP ( cyclic adenosine monophosphate) the second messenger that brings in peptide hormones/signalling across the cell membrane...so boosting collagen synthesis.
I just can't tolerate Tretinoin, not even at its lowest strength. I used it religiously for almost six months and then gave up. My skin was so dry it cracked and bled, and that was using it every other night AND waiting an hour after getting out of the shower to apply the tiniest amount.. Tazarotene, though, I could use from day one. I can even put it on my neck without so much as a dry patch. I never could figure that out since Tazarotene is alleged to be so much more irritating than Tretinoin. By the way, you look lovely, Dr. Dray! That blue is a wonderful color for you.
I just wanna say, it makes me happy seeing this anti aging/acne community!! I feel it's a bit hard to find others to relate to and compare retinoid journeys. I love this video topic Dr.Dray! I'm on tretinoin. 05% for 1 year & 3-4 months now. I suffered with severe hormonal cystic acne in mid 2020. *I did stop use for about 2-3 months* but it's such an amazing experience.. it's terrible at first, of course!! But seeing the little results at the end of each week kept me going! I use it once a week. Still fighting acne tho which I can't understand too well. It's not cystic anymore but everything else that still surface. I use clindamycin/ benzoyl peroxide gel too. Anyone else in the same boat as me?
I’m not sure why you are only using Tretinoin once a week? You can use it as much as once every day if your skin will tolerate it? When I was much younger I used it daily for acne. Now at 57 I’m going to go on it soon for anti aging. I’m on Ada pale next currently. Perhaps you should talk to a dermatologist? If you do increase usage tho do it gradually and not all at once like I did as a teenager. Back then they didn’t tell you to work up to it over a few weeks or months.
@@reesa1426 and this dermatologist started me on .05%, not .025%. I don't feel that this dermatologist really was considerate much when it came to patients with very sensitive skin.. 😕 I hope I'm not being too mean or sound like I know more, which I don't, but I was so confused when I put information together that i researched myself. Maybe .05% was the best option for me but i feel too that perhaps an even lower % would been great to work up to .05%. This dermatologist never told me what i was experiencing was retinization and contact dermatitis that happened after doing nightly treatments my 1st week. I felt left in the dark until I turned to RUclips. It almost sounds like a horror story.
Hi Bloomin! I'm 51 and I struggle with signs of aging and still cystic acne. I've been on spironolactone, tretinoin 1% and benzoyl peroxide but I still have the cystic acne especially around my chin and lower jaw. Did you ever figure out what helped your acne??
@@laurenv2003 I was in a similar situation(age acne. 1%tretinoin etc) to you but my skin gets too irritated by benzoyl peroxide to use it as prescribed. What stopped my cystic acne was going on Oracea or low dose doxcycline for a few months to break the acne cycle, that's what finally ended the chin cysts for me- hope that helps you!
@@ttthecat Thank u for that info! I actually already tried antibiotics for about 6 mos, lol. I'm thinking (hoping!) the hormonal therapy I just started will help! But of course I've read it can also make it worse! Yikes! No choice tho. I have to try it because my other peri symptoms are HORRIBLE! Havent slept more than 3 hrs a night in almost 2 yrs!! Fingers crossed my acne doesn't get even worse tho!! 😂🙏 I'm so glad u found something that helped u!!! 🥰
My derm put me on tazarotene to help combat milia. It has worked wonders in that regard. Thank you for explaining that it is also giving me the same anti-aging benefits as tretinoin.
I've been using tazarotene for about 12 years. Seeing every youtuber, blogger and magazine raving about tretinoin I told my dermatologist I would like to switch. That was about 5 years ago. He couldn't understand why but I left with my tretinoin prescription in hand. I don't think I even lasted a year on tretinoin when I was asking for my tazarotene again. At least on my face you don't get the "glow" with tretinoin that you do with tazarotene. I for one will stay on Tazorac unless something better comes along.
I had never heard of tazarotene until 4 months ago when my derm prescribed it for my hormonal acne. At first I was disappointed I didn't get tretinoin since that's the one youtubers rave about. But the Tazarotene worked so quickly and I had ZERO irritation! Now I feel lucky I got Taz & like I have a secret weapon few others know about. LOL.
I agree, I used Tazarotene for a year and I did not see the great improvement I saw with the Tazarotene. I used Tazarotene in the past and got so many compliments on my skin. I just recently switched back. I guess it all just depends on the person and their skin needs.
I started tretinoin for only a few weeks for acne and just super bumpy skin, but then I got pregnant so I had to stop. But when I got pregnant my hormones did wonderful things for my skin! So now my only skin concern is hyperpigmentation and maybe a few small wrinkles. So I’ll be starting back up with it! Super excited!!
I went to my dermatologist today and asked her if she can increase my tretinoin dose. I have been using Altreno for over a year and tolerated it well. She instead started me on tazarotene. I’m excited about trying this. Thanks for the video!
Love to see this!! I was prescribed Arazlo 0.045% with great results over the last 4 months :) Just wish there was more information out there pertaining to Arazlo, thank you again 💕
I have used both for acne and anti-aging. Tretinoin helped me at first but I was not getting the results I wanted so my dermatologist put me on Tazorac. I couldn’t believe the difference in my skin with Tazorac. I am 55( everyone says I look 40 😂) and have zero wrinkles and my skin is so smooth and looks flawless. I’m so glad I switched to tazorac and will use it forever!
@@kimlovendino951 My insurance use to cover it but unfortunately it doesn’t anymore. I pay 150.00 for one tube and it’s worth every penny!! You need a prescription from your doctor, it’s not over the counter unfortunately.
@Cris V Yes..I remember the drying and peeling at first and I used a heavy moisturizer with it to get through that period which I think was about a month but after that it was ok. I still use a moisturizer after I apply it. Good luck!!
I'm using tretinoin since 2 year now and let me tell you my skin did great without any type of purging and my skin looks glass like and stoped early signs of aging although I am always blessed with great genetic benefits regarding to my skin ..so tretinoin just boost that benefit 4 times more.. Ps. I'm happy that in my country I don't need any type of prescription for tretinoin ❤️
I've never heard of Tazarotene. I truly live under a rock. Lol! Thanks so much for the info and explaining the difference. I can always count to you to keep me educated. Happy Wednesday, Dr Dray! I hope you have a lovely evening. 💖
Dr. Dray has changed my whole approach to my skin problems. Now, instead of using makeup as camouflage, I am using skincare products and procedures that treat the skin to actually improve it. I went through two laser procedures to reset my skin, and I am using sunscreen every day to maintain my "new" skin! Also started on retinoid and high quality moisturizer. Thanks Dr. Dray!
I absolutely love my Arazlo. The product is incredible, but I think its made even better because of the vehicle. I tried so many tretinoin products and just had issue after issue.
It's half the strength and gel... cream is always better than gel. Gel does not play nice with other skincare or makeup nor does it get into skin well.
I tried tazorac when I was in high school, it was way too strong. But after almost a decade of Tretinoid, my acne became resistant so I started Tazarotene a month ago. It has kept my cystic breakouts under control and I do see an improvement in my skin appearance vs Tretinoid.
Really? This is so strange because I used tretinoin gel 0.025% and it burnt me. But tazarotene 0.1% gel didn’t :/ I’m not using razor ax just a generic tazarotene from Egypt…. How do I know it’s working? Only been using a month
@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep well I can confirm to you, tazarotene is less irritating and 10x times better than tretinoin. My acne is gone. I don’t remember the last time I had a pimple since I posted this comment. I’m using 0.1% generic gel
@ It sure is have used it for years. It's almost double as effective as tretinoin for not just acne but blackheads too which is actually amazing. Try cream it's even better at incorporating into the skin, and can easily dilute in moisturizer when applying too.
I was on Tazorac in college.the results were fast much faster than retin a. My skin felt like a baby bottom . I could not be believe it. I had 0.1% gel . Don't know why I stopped
I used Differin gel when I started breaking our for the first time at 19/20. I stopped at 31 b/c I was planning to get pregnant. I was very lucky to have clear skin during and after having my three kids using no acne products. But at the end of 2020, I started getting breakouts again and looked into treatments. I went back on Differin (after discovering it is now available over the counter) in January 2021, stopped using face scrubs, and started getting serious about sunscreen thanks to you, Dr. Dray! I now tell EVERYONE to make sure they wear sunscreen. Differin seems to suit my skin well and doesn't dry me out or bother me. And in case any one is looking for a great sunscreen, especially if you are a person of color, I LOVE Colorscience. I use the Face Shield Matte SPF 50. I tried so many mineral sunscreens and would get a breakout the day after with each one and they would be too greasy or leave a white mask. The Colorscience has been great.
Dr Dray's content has made my skin looking younger. I've been using 0.1% Tretinoin, 20% azelaic acid, and 5% Benzoyl peroxide face wash prescribed by my healthcare provider. I knew that I will get peeling and flaking from this regiment. But it was expected since I had followed Dr Dray'content on youtube. Thanks, Dr 👍👍👍
@@PIKACHU-rd6cq I think it depends on the skin. Since I am very oily acne prone, prescription stuff is not a big deal. Azelaic acid every morning, and tretinoin every night. I use benzoyl peroxide face wash ocassionally, perhaps 3-4 times a week. Regularly I just use foaming cleansers. I live in a very hot and humid climate area, so this routine might not be suitable for people who are living in areas that are dry and cold. I can even apply tretinoin without using any moisturizer before or after the application.
Is flaking skin preferable to wrinkles or uneven skin tone? I'm tempted to try but I don't want to swap one problem for another that will make me feel insecure.
@@julieme7927 make sure your skincare routine consists of sunscreens, cleansers, and moisturizers. If you have not found them that are suitable for your skin type, I suggest to start finding them. Prescription medication tends to be drying and irritating. And consider area where you live. My area where I live is very humid and hot. Some Moisturizers can make me sweating. The humidity is enough to hydrate my skin well. So sometimes I skip the moisturizing step if my skin is not irritated. But if you live in new york or US for example, the climate is pretty dry. Moisturizers can sometimes be imperative to make your skin tolerate that medication.
Very interesting! I wouldn’t make the switch though lol. I worked really hard to get my sensitive skin to a place where it tolerates tretinoin at percentages above 0.025. So I’m sticking with what I’ve got. But it’s good to know this info for others who are considering both. Thanks, as per usual for your bright mind and it’s plethora of info. 👏👏
What is your skin care routine? I am still years later trying to find the best routine for my sensitive skin. In winter I still have dryness, redness and breakouts.
Hi dr dray. I am 37 yo and currently using tretinoin 0.025% for 9 mons. I have seen visible improvement in my skin since i started using it.( sorry but i dont always use sunscreen, dont hate me) Pore size, smoothness, and hyperpigmentation have improved. I watched your videos to get tips on moisturizers and things to help with irritation and such, i appreciate you❤
I have used both 0.1% Tezarotene and 0.1% Tret ( I am on Tret now).While the anti ageing effects were similar to Tret, I found Tezarotene to be much more reactive and harsher on my skin. I will never go back to Tezarotene again 🤔.
I had opposite reaction. Tretinoin was nasty to my skin and Tazarotene is AMAZING. I couldn't even use Cetaphil or Clinique when using Tretinoin. Tazarotene gave better results.
My dermatologist put me on Tazarotene a year ago and I’ve been using it every day for over a year. My acne is still here and living its best life but I do like how soft the tazarotene makes my skin.
@@fapo9379 Yea, same with this other prescription I was on. After month 3 it cleared my skin but once I stopped, my acne came right back. I only had clearish skin for 2 weeks.
I started Adapoline, purchased online during 2019 lockdown. I am 60 with sensitive skin and some sun/age spots. The plan was to work up to Tretinion. Seeing ongoing results. My skin feels and looks better.
I’m learning from your videos, so I can speak intelligently to my Dermatologist regarding my aging skin. Thank you for your videos, you do an excellent job.
I use Tretinoin (Altreno), I have been using it for a year now. My skin is so much better, I get fewer blemishes. The only thing is that I still get a lot of dryness, I can only use it 1-2x a week.
Do you use moisturizer before and after tretinoin? I also have Altreno and have found it so much nicer than a previous tretinoin I used, but I still like to apply moisturizer to keep my skin barrier in good shape
I watch you daily but I came back to replay this because my doctor just prescribed 0.1% Tazarotene last week and I can't wait to start! I'm 58 years old and have taken very good care of my skin since my mid thirties but I abused it with excessive sun exposure during my teens and twenties. I'm thankful to have been able to undo much of it but it's been expensive and time consuming. I'm happy my kids are daily sunscreen users and will be in much better shape. This was a helpful review! Thanks Dr Dray. Love your channel.
I'm a 44 year old man and long-term Tazorac user. It's an incredible product. I've been on it since around 2000 or 2001 and will never stop. The key is to stick with it in the early days and push through any irritation. I started with Stievamycin when I was 18 and transitioned to Tazorac in my early 20s and never looked back. I switched from the gel to the cream two years ago due to pandemic-related supply issues with the gel, and it's just as effective.
Trying tazarotene for blocked pores and the fungus you were talking about that causes itchy bumps on the back and chest. I started on it yesterday. Feeling relieved. I’ve been on RX Retin A for 4 years. I have used SPF 40 to 60 daily for 22 years, as well as big floppy hats.
My Derm switched me over to Tazarotene today after using Tretinoin for a year. We'll see how this goes :) I'll probably reduce my skincare routine to just the basics to see how my skin reacts first. Anyways... Thank you for always sharing your knowledge Dr. Dray!
I have been using Tretinoin off and on for more than 30 years. It has helped my skin tremendously. And the only reason I stopped is because I couldn’t get a prescription from the doctor. It’s much easier to get now, and I had dermabrasion from a severe case of cystic acne when I was younger. So it helps me in more than one way aging and acne, and my skin is not that sensitive. Love your videos thank you.
Most timely video ever. My dermatologist asked me today if I wanted to try Tazarotene...? I had never heard it before, and even though I still don't know what to respond, at least I know what it is Thank you!
Yeah - I'm glad you finally did this comparison! Thank you so much. (By the way, I've continued to get improvement from using tretinoin after 3 years, not just maintenance and plateauing. Male here.)
Thank you so much! My dermatologist just switched me from Tretinoin to Tazarotene, and this video helped me understand much more on how it works and what to expect! Thank you so much for such useful video!
Thanks for sharing Dr Dray! Thanks to your skincare advice I have used Tretinoin successfully since last year and my skin has tolerated it really well with super mild to no irritation. 🌞 💛
@@cristinitaandco IME prescribers tend to default to the cream since it's less irritating, but if you're very oily that might be different (I'm combo-oily and was automatically prescribed cream). You can always request it specifically.
@@cristinitaandco yes ask for it if that’s what you want. I told them I wanted the cream instead of the gel & my dermatologist said ok and asked me what strength I wanted. I went with the lowest since it doesn’t matter what strength it is as it provides the same results no matter the strength. Essentially you can get away with a lower one that may not cause as much irritation but with the same good benefits as the highest.
I've been waiting for this video for a long time, thank you so much for creating it! I recently started my retinoid journey about four months ago since I'm coming into my mid thirties, and I started with Tretinoin .025%, but I was curious about Tazarotene so I asked my dermatologist for a prescription of 0.1%. I have to say, it has a much different consistency and it is definitely more irritating, but I'm really trying to control the under eye baggage area as much as possible, because my 35th birthday is coming up soon. Thanks for all the great information about both drugs, Dr. Dray!
I use Tretinoin at .025% strength and I'm ready to increase it to .0k%. I've used the .025 for a long time and started out very slowly. I'll do the same with the higher dose. I use CeraVe sunscreen. xo~linda
I have been using tretinoin for 6 months and I do notice a difference. My doctor just switched me to arazlo so I will be starting that as soon as I’m finished with my tretinoin bottle!! I’m excited!
I have been using Tazorac for 10 years and my skin is flawless! I'm 57 and it has diminished my dark spots and fine lines. It is my number one skincare product!! I like it better than Retin-A however I just tried a sample of Arazlo that my derm gave me and holy cow that stuff was too strong!!
I always always apply moisturizer first. I still get all the benefits with much less irritation. Everyone always compliments my skin but it was terrible before I started using Tazorac.
There is a study showing that Tazarotene is as beneficial on atrophic acne scars as microneedling. I am going to ask my derm if I can switch to Taz, because adapalene 0.1% is not satisfying.
Thanks, Dr. Dray! I just started on tretinoin at a very low concentration and am tolerating it well. I was admittedly nervous when I started, thinking I would definitely go through a bad case of the uglies, but your advice has been a godsend. Thus far, no irritation, no redness. I do use a good moisturizer each night and every morning, and, of course, a good sunscreen (then again, I always have done all of these things). Here's to fewer fine lines on this soon to be 54 year old face!
Hi Dr Dray! Would you consider doing a video on Arazlo? It's the only Tazarotene product available in Canada now that Tazorac has been discontinued. I'm wondering how well it would be for acne as well as improving the signs of aging.
Hi Dr. Dray! Thank you for touching on this subject. I recently switched from Tazarotene to Tretinoin because of the irritation. In the past I was on Tretinoin and I find that what works for me best. Can talk about clascoterone (Winlevi) more? I know you touched on it in a previous video, but I am curious to learn more about it and if you’ve prescribed it to your patients. I’ve recently started on Winlevi a couple of weeks ago and it’s working great so far, however, there isn’t as much assessable information about it that I can find online being that it’s relatively new. I would really appreciate your input and I’d be interested in what you think! Thank you for all you do. ❤️
I watch all your videos because I want to learn! However, I did click extra enthusiastically because I use retin-a micro (thanks to you) and was curious about other retinoids. It’s been a few years now though so I really see no reason to switch. Happy Wednesday!
@@carolinamiranda6419 When I first started I would wait five minutes for my skin to dry down after applying moisturizer then I was would in with the Arazlo. But now, I wait for a few seconds for my moisturizer to dry and then apply the Arazlo.
I have used many retinoids over the years but I always return to Fabior, a 0.1% tazarotene foam. It just makes my skin glow, and it controls my oily skin. I stopped using it initially because of insurance coverage, but recently I found a drug coupon. I will never go back to Tretioin. Thank you for the wonderful information.
Thanks for this video. I used Tretinoin but my 20 Yr old daughter was prescribed Arazlo and I was thinking how the two compare. Love all your videos!! Keep them coming please!!
Thank you for your videos!! I’m wondering why the studies you mentioned compared Tazarotene 0.1% cream versus tretinoin 0.05% cream rather than the same percentages for both? Do you think if the same percentages were compared that Tazarotene would still have faster results?
⭐️⭐️ I loved my RX tret for my face I used it for 1 solid year . I had to stop using it because my hair started falling out really bad. I found a few medical articles saying this could happen . I stopped using it and after 1 month my hair stopped falling out .but I loved what it did for my skin.
I would really like to hear something on tretinoin and dry eye. I have been using tret .5 gel for the last eight years for melasma, and have had increasingly problematic dry eyes. I know the two are linked and would appreciate your take!
Tretinoin is toxic to the Meibomian glands, which contribute oil to the protective moisture film of the eyes. Proceed with caution and consult an ophthalmologist.
Lesson to be learned - Any retinoid you use will greatly improve your skin for the better. The longer you use it, the better your skin will get and the more you can maintain it for longer. Retinoids are your bestfriend. ❤️❤️❤️
I started on Tretinoin because of you & Angie, Hot & Flashy before the pandemic & ran out during it & didn't get a new prescription until recently so I'm catching up again. I'm 70 I intend to stay on it now because even at my age I think it's the best thing I can do for my skin along with sunscreen & moisturizing every day & night. I wish I had known about it years ago but better late than never.
I’m glad I found this channel at 31 and started tretinoin shortly thereafter. Also, started sunscreen asap.
Any. Advice to make it to 70? I’m 29
@@PawsR_us juts try not to die
What pandemic?
@@xmaseveeve5259…..are you for real?
I've been using tretinoin for 27 years. Hard to believe it's been that long. I will be 60 this year and I definitely think it's worth the effort.
You’re gorgeous omg
My gosh you are BEAU. TI. FUL. 💖
@@chrissyturnichcu8063 oh my! Thank you so much! That’s so sweet of you! ❤️
@@haben-so4zq you are too kind! Thank you very much! ❤️
Omg!! You look amazing! I'm 30 and been using Tretinoin for a little over a year now. I'm more excited if I get results as yours!
Hi Dr. I smiled when you said most of your audience is women in their 30's. I wanted you to know I watch all of your videos and I am 59 year old female, also living in Houston TX. I was a sun worshipper in my younger days and now I am paying for it. Back in those days we did even have sunscreen. We used dark tanning oil or lotion, or baby oil. Young people out there, please listen to Dr. Dray!
Tazorac and Azelaic Acid absolutely saved my skin. Had the worse cystic acne. I saw tretonin being promoted more recently. Never heard of it before. Happy to hear that tazorac seemed to be slightly better.
do you use the Tazorac at night and Aze Acid in the morning? or do you layer them together at night? Thanks in advance
@@camquang6 Guess we'll never know
I tolerate tazarotene beter. Tretinoin made my skin peel in sheets. With tazarotene, my skin just gets a little flaky. With either, you must be careful not to overdo it and avoid stripping your skin's mantle. I noticed a huge reduction in blackheads with tazarotene. I think the antiaging benefits of both products were about equal for me. Tazarotene is hella expensive though, and often not covered by insurance.
Is like 10$ here in my country lol
Wya@@MHG796
What Donat of tretinoin did you use?
Alldaychemist bro
@@Fu4-w5u Right!
I used tretinoin cream 0.1% a little over a year It did nothing for me. I started tazorac gel 0.1% in 1 week I seen huge results. In 2 weeks my skin became completely clear and looking much younger.
What about the irritation
0.1% tretinoin for a year did nothing???
@@Acadia708 they probably meant 0.01 lol
@@Acadia708 tazarotene is significantly better for reducing acne and blackheads so it makes sense if they are talking about acne/blackheads. like 50-100% more effective at reducing them forget the stat.
I've been using .1% tazorac gel for over 11 years now. I was initially given the prescription for acne in my 20s but have continued using it primarily for anti aging. I haven't experience any irritation at all since the very first month I started using it. At 37, I have no resting lines on my face and I credit this almost entirely to tazorac. Can't recommend it highly enough
How often do u use it?
@@libragoddess5990 every night, although I remember it took a few months to work up to that in the beginning
Is it good for acne ?
@@basmalina959 YES! Combined with spironalactone, it completely eliminated my cystic acne over a decade ago now and it's never come back.
Is Tazorac same as Tazarotene?
Dr. Dray, thank you so much for this video. I have been searching everywhere for a comparison between Tretinoin and Tazarotene. No other dermatologists have ever done a comprehensive review as you do. You've provided us straight forward & clear understanding about the difference between these two creams. Thank you for covering this topic!
I've been on Arazlo for about 3 weeks now after hitting a wall with just adapalene. Never knew about tazarotene prior to this. I think tretinoin gets a lot of the attention, and it would be nice to see more videos on tazarotene.
I've been on Arazlo for about 9 months now and it is amazing! Don't give up! At 3 months I saw good improvement but at 6 my skin was amazing! Using for acne mostly but also see less fine lines.
@@ilovethutoo do use it under your eyes ? My derm said I could, I am hoping to see improvement soon. I just started
I completely agree on the moisturizer benefits. I was able to convince my husband to use the Cerave cream at night after shaving and his skin is doing so much better. He is not as diligent with sunscreen but I am beating it into him! I have been using Tretinoin for almost 2 years and I am finally seeing what the hoopla is about. It helped with my cystic acne ages ago but only now am I seeing the smoothness and even toned glowing skin that everyone raves about. This will be my ride or die for life! with SPF 50 of course!
Lol! I'm the same way with my husband! I finally got him to use sunscreen but he'll only use it when he's golfing. 🙄 It's as if all his other activities don't involve the sun like say, mowing the lawn, trimming hedges, etc... I buy him mineral sunscreens coz I know he won't reapply them. 😕
Anyone who can get their husband to use sunscreen is a better spouse than I. Despite my nagging he will not use sunscreen unless he’s on a beach and we live in the sunbelt.
@@paulachristie7807 Is your husband on any prescription medication by chance? That's how I finally convinced my husband to use it. His med makes him more vulnerable to sun damage.
Why do you think it took two years to see the results?
@@helpfulnatural yes but nothing that makes his skin more susceptible to sunburn
This helped my choice of sticking with Tretinoin and just moving up to 0.1% strength instead of switching to Tazarotene. Both get the same results, it's just the Tazarotene gets you there faster.
Pore size. Absolutely Tazorac has helped reduce and prevent my sebaceous hyperplasia-enlarged pores.
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Thank you for this comment!!
50 year old skin of colour male who had spent a lot of time in the sun in the 70s then sun-beds in the 90's so there was a fair bit of damage. I started following you about year ago and all the information I have gleaned from your channel including your vlogs, routines product information and how to's = has been life changing. My skin looks so good and in turn I feel so good. There has not been a day with out sunscreen and sun protection since. The Skinnies sunscreen from NZ that you reviewed was a game changer. Thank you for you being you.
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I had a large malignant melanoma removed from my leg last year. Thankfully they were able to remove the cancer and no further treatment was necessary. I now see an oncolonist and a dermatologist every three months and recently started tretinoin.
I’ve been using Tretinoin .0.25 % for many years (over 10years). I’m 81 years old (almost 82) and my skin has kept in better condition than most of my friends that hav my same age. Low percentage, but regular use has worked very well for me so far. Thank u Dr. Dray for all the professional information u provide is. Your program is as good as a personal direct advise. Never miss one of ur videos!
for ur easy to understand information
Sorry, I meant 0.025% Tretinoin is what I use on my face. The necks can’t tolerate it, too much irritation.
May i know how much you pay for it? How mhch gram the tube contains and hiw long it lasts? Would be really helpful.
@@helena1425 I hav one of this RX cards that give I a discount, but the price varies cause it’s subject to market demand and offer of the main ingredient (Tretinoin). It usually costs me between $35-40. I been buying and using a very low graduation that I’ve used for years and years, on a continuous nightly basis. Precisely cause it’s so low it’s never irritated my face, and it has worked according to the comments I get. Be careful with ur neck, that’s the part that I can’t use, or at least no more often than once a week at the most, and lightly. And of course, I imagine that the lower the graduation, the less expensive. Ah, it’s a prescription medication, so u hav to talk to ur doctor about it. I hope this explanation has been helpful to u. Good luck!👍🏻
@@mariaelenamartinez5743 ohh thankyou very much for the reply!!❤ Helped a lot...may i also know how long that bottle lasts? Is it usually around 2 to 3 months?
Its funny that you posted this video today. I went to my derm last week and he prescribed Tazarotene for me. I was looking to see how many other people have tried this and didn't see too many reviews on it, so I appreciate your take on it. So far, so good.
Any update about your treatment? Is tazarotene good?
Actually, tazarotene also increases cAMP ( cyclic adenosine monophosphate) the second messenger that brings in peptide hormones/signalling across the cell membrane...so boosting collagen synthesis.
So it’s more effective at being collagen production then tretinoin?
I just can't tolerate Tretinoin, not even at its lowest strength. I used it religiously for almost six months and then gave up. My skin was so dry it cracked and bled, and that was using it every other night AND waiting an hour after getting out of the shower to apply the tiniest amount.. Tazarotene, though, I could use from day one. I can even put it on my neck without so much as a dry patch. I never could figure that out since Tazarotene is alleged to be so much more irritating than Tretinoin.
By the way, you look lovely, Dr. Dray! That blue is a wonderful color for you.
There is a method for putting it on . I would put it over a thick moisturizer. 😊
Im in the same boat. Tretinoin irritated me even after using moisturiser. So far tazarotene seems safe
Yeah there are very mixed reviews on how irritating it is.
48 and use Tazarotene .1%. I used Tretinoin for years. Both are effective but I prefer Tazarotene for minimizing hyperpigmentation.
Do you put it on by itself or do you put moisturizer on over it?
@@mskayy5832 I put moisturizer under it. I use Cerave PM under and Lipikar Triple Repair AP+M cream on top about a half hour later.
@@rockingthechange thank you 🙏 I’ll try that
@@mskayy5832 Good luck!
@@rockingthechange Can i use it on morning and night both?
I just wanna say, it makes me happy seeing this anti aging/acne community!! I feel it's a bit hard to find others to relate to and compare retinoid journeys. I love this video topic Dr.Dray! I'm on tretinoin. 05% for 1 year & 3-4 months now. I suffered with severe hormonal cystic acne in mid 2020. *I did stop use for about 2-3 months* but it's such an amazing experience.. it's terrible at first, of course!! But seeing the little results at the end of each week kept me going! I use it once a week. Still fighting acne tho which I can't understand too well. It's not cystic anymore but everything else that still surface. I use clindamycin/ benzoyl peroxide gel too. Anyone else in the same boat as me?
I’m not sure why you are only using Tretinoin once a week? You can use it as much as once every day if your skin will tolerate it? When I was much younger I used it daily for acne. Now at 57 I’m going to go on it soon for anti aging. I’m on Ada pale next currently. Perhaps you should talk to a dermatologist? If you do increase usage tho do it gradually and not all at once like I did as a teenager. Back then they didn’t tell you to work up to it over a few weeks or months.
@@reesa1426 and this dermatologist started me on .05%, not .025%. I don't feel that this dermatologist really was considerate much when it came to patients with very sensitive skin.. 😕 I hope I'm not being too mean or sound like I know more, which I don't, but I was so confused when I put information together that i researched myself. Maybe .05% was the best option for me but i feel too that perhaps an even lower % would been great to work up to .05%. This dermatologist never told me what i was experiencing was retinization and contact dermatitis that happened after doing nightly treatments my 1st week. I felt left in the dark until I turned to RUclips. It almost sounds like a horror story.
Hi Bloomin! I'm 51 and I struggle with signs of aging and still cystic acne. I've been on spironolactone, tretinoin 1% and benzoyl peroxide but I still have the cystic acne especially around my chin and lower jaw. Did you ever figure out what helped your acne??
@@laurenv2003 I was in a similar situation(age acne. 1%tretinoin etc) to you but my skin gets too irritated by benzoyl peroxide to use it as prescribed. What stopped my cystic acne was going on Oracea or low dose doxcycline for a few months to break the acne cycle, that's what finally ended the chin cysts for me- hope that helps you!
@@ttthecat Thank u for that info! I actually already tried antibiotics for about 6 mos, lol. I'm thinking (hoping!) the hormonal therapy I just started will help! But of course I've read it can also make it worse! Yikes! No choice tho. I have to try it because my other peri symptoms are HORRIBLE! Havent slept more than 3 hrs a night in almost 2 yrs!! Fingers crossed my acne doesn't get even worse tho!! 😂🙏 I'm so glad u found something that helped u!!! 🥰
Great video! My derm opted for tazarotene over tretinoin off the bat, so I can't compare them. But oh man, bury me with my tazarotene 👏👏👏
My derm put me on tazarotene to help combat milia. It has worked wonders in that regard. Thank you for explaining that it is also giving me the same anti-aging benefits as tretinoin.
I have mini milia around my eyes but my derm told me against applying tretinoin since it isn't supposed to applied near eyes
I've been using tazarotene for about 12 years. Seeing every youtuber, blogger and magazine raving about tretinoin I told my dermatologist I would like to switch. That was about 5 years ago. He couldn't understand why but I left with my tretinoin prescription in hand. I don't think I even lasted a year on tretinoin when I was asking for my tazarotene again. At least on my face you don't get the "glow" with tretinoin that you do with tazarotene. I for one will stay on Tazorac unless something better comes along.
Thank you. I’ve been using Tretinoin for At least 10 years. Thanks you your recommendation I may switch to tazaratine. Your thoughts please?
I had never heard of tazarotene until 4 months ago when my derm prescribed it for my hormonal acne. At first I was disappointed I didn't get tretinoin since that's the one youtubers rave about. But the Tazarotene worked so quickly and I had ZERO irritation! Now I feel lucky I got Taz & like I have a secret weapon few others know about. LOL.
@@lynnhom6915 tazarotene causes stronger skin exfoliation. But is harsher than tretinoin
@@Alleur thank you. I will switch. I use .05 in Tretinoin. What strength should I use in tazatrene?
I agree, I used Tazarotene for a year and I did not see the great improvement I saw with the Tazarotene. I used Tazarotene in the past and got so many compliments on my skin. I just recently switched back. I guess it all just depends on the person and their skin needs.
I started tretinoin for only a few weeks for acne and just super bumpy skin, but then I got pregnant so I had to stop. But when I got pregnant my hormones did wonderful things for my skin! So now my only skin concern is hyperpigmentation and maybe a few small wrinkles. So I’ll be starting back up with it! Super excited!!
I went to my dermatologist today and asked her if she can increase my tretinoin dose. I have been using Altreno for over a year and tolerated it well. She instead started me on tazarotene. I’m excited about trying this. Thanks for the video!
Can you give us an update on your skin? How's it reacting?
Does your insurance cover tazarotene? I too am tolerating altreno well and want to try something stronger.
A year later, how's the effect?
I'm 62 and I love your videos!
Love to see this!! I was prescribed Arazlo 0.045% with great results over the last 4 months :)
Just wish there was more information out there pertaining to Arazlo, thank you again 💕
I was prescribed this over 1 month ago and have been so scared to Start my journey. Any recommendations for a smooth transition?
I have used both for acne and anti-aging. Tretinoin helped me at first but I was not getting the results I wanted so my dermatologist put me on Tazorac. I couldn’t believe the difference in my skin with Tazorac. I am 55( everyone says I look 40 😂) and have zero wrinkles and my skin is so smooth and looks flawless. I’m so glad I switched to tazorac and will use it forever!
Hi how can you buy tazorac?
@Cris V I use it every night. I was lucky, I didn’t have too much irritation. I was able to start out full strength at 0.1%.
@@kimlovendino951 My insurance use to cover it but unfortunately it doesn’t anymore. I pay 150.00 for one tube and it’s worth every penny!! You need a prescription from your doctor, it’s not over the counter unfortunately.
@Cris V Yes..I remember the drying and peeling at first and I used a heavy moisturizer with it to get through that period which I think was about a month but after that it was ok. I still use a moisturizer after I apply it. Good luck!!
When did you see a significant difference? Do you apply it under eyes and around nose?
I'm using tretinoin since 2 year now and let me tell you my skin did great without any type of purging and my skin looks glass like and stoped early signs of aging although I am always blessed with great genetic benefits regarding to my skin ..so tretinoin just boost that benefit 4 times more..
Ps. I'm happy that in my country I don't need any type of prescription for tretinoin ❤️
You’re a smart lady
I've never heard of Tazarotene. I truly live under a rock. Lol! Thanks so much for the info and explaining the difference. I can always count to you to keep me educated. Happy Wednesday, Dr Dray! I hope you have a lovely evening. 💖
Dr. Dray has changed my whole approach to my skin problems. Now, instead of using makeup as camouflage, I am using skincare products and procedures that treat the skin to actually improve it. I went through two laser procedures to reset my skin, and I am using sunscreen every day to maintain my "new" skin! Also started on retinoid and high quality moisturizer. Thanks Dr. Dray!
I absolutely love my Arazlo. The product is incredible, but I think its made even better because of the vehicle. I tried so many tretinoin products and just had issue after issue.
It's half the strength and gel... cream is always better than gel. Gel does not play nice with other skincare or makeup nor does it get into skin well.
I’ve been waiting for this!!!
Thanks for watching
I tried tazorac when I was in high school, it was way too strong. But after almost a decade of Tretinoid, my acne became resistant so I started Tazarotene a month ago. It has kept my cystic breakouts under control and I do see an improvement in my skin appearance vs Tretinoid.
Really? This is so strange because I used tretinoin gel 0.025% and it burnt me. But tazarotene 0.1% gel didn’t :/ I’m not using razor ax just a generic tazarotene from Egypt…. How do I know it’s working? Only been using a month
@@PawsR_us they never reply lol
@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep well I can confirm to you, tazarotene is less irritating and 10x times better than tretinoin. My acne is gone. I don’t remember the last time I had a pimple since I posted this comment. I’m using 0.1% generic gel
@ It sure is have used it for years. It's almost double as effective as tretinoin for not just acne but blackheads too which is actually amazing. Try cream it's even better at incorporating into the skin, and can easily dilute in moisturizer when applying too.
Thank you ! BTW - I love your hair and subtle makeup look in this video …. So pretty !!
I was on Tazorac in college.the results were fast much faster than retin a. My skin felt like a baby bottom . I could not be believe it. I had 0.1% gel . Don't know why I stopped
I used Differin gel when I started breaking our for the first time at 19/20. I stopped at 31 b/c I was planning to get pregnant. I was very lucky to have clear skin during and after having my three kids using no acne products. But at the end of 2020, I started getting breakouts again and looked into treatments. I went back on Differin (after discovering it is now available over the counter) in January 2021, stopped using face scrubs, and started getting serious about sunscreen thanks to you, Dr. Dray! I now tell EVERYONE to make sure they wear sunscreen. Differin seems to suit my skin well and doesn't dry me out or bother me. And in case any one is looking for a great sunscreen, especially if you are a person of color, I LOVE Colorscience. I use the Face Shield Matte SPF 50. I tried so many mineral sunscreens and would get a breakout the day after with each one and they would be too greasy or leave a white mask. The Colorscience has been great.
What does Differin cream do?
@@missemmett5401 it helps with acne, dark marks, and has anti-aging benefits
The first 2 months starting tretinoin was a nightmare… finally my skin can tolerate it. I see really good result with it too.
Dr Dray's content has made my skin looking younger. I've been using 0.1% Tretinoin, 20% azelaic acid, and 5% Benzoyl peroxide face wash prescribed by my healthcare provider. I knew that I will get peeling and flaking from this regiment. But it was expected since I had followed Dr Dray'content on youtube. Thanks, Dr 👍👍👍
How do you use it?
Can u please provide your skin routine?
@@PIKACHU-rd6cq I think it depends on the skin. Since I am very oily acne prone, prescription stuff is not a big deal. Azelaic acid every morning, and tretinoin every night. I use benzoyl peroxide face wash ocassionally, perhaps 3-4 times a week. Regularly I just use foaming cleansers. I live in a very hot and humid climate area, so this routine might not be suitable for people who are living in areas that are dry and cold. I can even apply tretinoin without using any moisturizer before or after the application.
Is flaking skin preferable to wrinkles or uneven skin tone? I'm tempted to try but I don't want to swap one problem for another that will make me feel insecure.
@@julieme7927 make sure your skincare routine consists of sunscreens, cleansers, and moisturizers. If you have not found them that are suitable for your skin type, I suggest to start finding them. Prescription medication tends to be drying and irritating. And consider area where you live. My area where I live is very humid and hot. Some Moisturizers can make me sweating. The humidity is enough to hydrate my skin well. So sometimes I skip the moisturizing step if my skin is not irritated. But if you live in new york or US for example, the climate is pretty dry. Moisturizers can sometimes be imperative to make your skin tolerate that medication.
Very interesting! I wouldn’t make the switch though lol. I worked really hard to get my sensitive skin to a place where it tolerates tretinoin at percentages above 0.025. So I’m sticking with what I’ve got. But it’s good to know this info for others who are considering both. Thanks, as per usual for your bright mind and it’s plethora of info. 👏👏
What is your skin care routine?
I am still years later trying to find the best routine for my sensitive skin.
In winter I still have dryness, redness and breakouts.
Hi dr dray. I am 37 yo and currently using tretinoin 0.025% for 9 mons. I have seen visible improvement in my skin since i started using it.( sorry but i dont always use sunscreen, dont hate me) Pore size, smoothness, and hyperpigmentation have improved. I watched your videos to get tips on moisturizers and things to help with irritation and such, i appreciate you❤
I have used both 0.1% Tezarotene and 0.1% Tret ( I am on Tret now).While the anti ageing effects were similar to Tret, I found Tezarotene to be much more reactive and harsher on my skin. I will never go back to Tezarotene again 🤔.
I had opposite reaction. Tretinoin was nasty to my skin and Tazarotene is AMAZING. I couldn't even use Cetaphil or Clinique when using Tretinoin. Tazarotene gave better results.
@@Vegard1986 same for me! Tazorac for the WIN!
My dermatologist put me on Tazarotene a year ago and I’ve been using it every day for over a year. My acne is still here and living its best life but I do like how soft the tazarotene makes my skin.
Use doxycyclene
Doxycycline gets rid of acne completely but when you stop it comes right back so theres really no point
@@InfiniteOdyssey05 Didn’t work for me.
@@fapo9379 Yea, same with this other prescription I was on. After month 3 it cleared my skin but once I stopped, my acne came right back. I only had clearish skin for 2 weeks.
I combine Tazarotene + spironolactone pills + spironolactone cream + antibiotic cream. It's a lot but it seems to be working
I started Adapoline, purchased online during 2019 lockdown. I am 60 with sensitive skin and some sun/age spots. The plan was to work up to Tretinion. Seeing ongoing results. My skin feels and looks better.
I’ve used tazorac for 18 years and have no wrinkles at 51 . I decided to try Retin A and don’t like it as much so I’m switching back to tazorac .
Did you ever change the strength?
@@friedchicken892 I use .1% Tazarotene and I tried .1% Tretinoin cream but switched back to Tazarotene as it works better for me
I’m learning from your videos, so I can speak intelligently to my Dermatologist regarding my aging skin. Thank you for your videos, you do an excellent job.
It's so cool to get a daily drop💧from the fountain of youth⛲️at the other side of the ocean. Greetings from Europe and big thanks!🥳🍀🌸
I use Tretinoin (Altreno), I have been using it for a year now. My skin is so much better, I get fewer blemishes. The only thing is that I still get a lot of dryness, I can only use it 1-2x a week.
Same. And I get an annoying itch sensation when using.
The right Moisturizers make all the difference!!
If I were you I would use it 6 times a month (every 5 days) regularly.
Do you use moisturizer before and after tretinoin? I also have Altreno and have found it so much nicer than a previous tretinoin I used, but I still like to apply moisturizer to keep my skin barrier in good shape
I watch you daily but I came back to replay this because my doctor just prescribed 0.1% Tazarotene last week and I can't wait to start! I'm 58 years old and have taken very good care of my skin since my mid thirties but I abused it with excessive sun exposure during my teens and twenties. I'm thankful to have been able to undo much of it but it's been expensive and time consuming. I'm happy my kids are daily sunscreen users and will be in much better shape. This was a helpful review! Thanks Dr Dray. Love your channel.
I'm a 44 year old man and long-term Tazorac user. It's an incredible product. I've been on it since around 2000 or 2001 and will never stop. The key is to stick with it in the early days and push through any irritation. I started with Stievamycin when I was 18 and transitioned to Tazorac in my early 20s and never looked back.
I switched from the gel to the cream two years ago due to pandemic-related supply issues with the gel, and it's just as effective.
Can you describe what's your skin condition is now after using tazorac for 2 decades?
I have been waiting for this! Thanks so much! :)
I’ve been using Arazlo and good information is hard to find. Thank you. 🤗
Im using Tazarotene .1% and I notice reduction of melasma. I really like it!
More than with tretinoin? I am using tretinoin for melasma and acne
Yes yes yes!!! Thank you! ❤️ and hope everyone has a great day ☀️
Thanks for watching
Trying tazarotene for blocked pores and the fungus you were talking about that causes itchy bumps on the back and chest. I started on it yesterday. Feeling relieved. I’ve been on RX Retin A for 4 years. I have used SPF 40 to 60 daily for 22 years, as well as big floppy hats.
For me tazarotene caused more stinging burning than tretinoin, tretinoin was a bit gentle on my skin
My Derm switched me over to Tazarotene today after using Tretinoin for a year. We'll see how this goes :) I'll probably reduce my skincare routine to just the basics to see how my skin reacts first. Anyways... Thank you for always sharing your knowledge Dr. Dray!
Have you switched over and are you liking it? I’m thinking of possibly switching
Update please
Can you give us an update?
Update?
Would be nice to see studies like this for adapalene comparing it to tret.
Tret is already known to be harsher than adapalene.
Been on 0.1% taz for years. I’ll never not use it.
I have been using Tretinoin off and on for more than 30 years. It has helped my skin tremendously. And the only reason I stopped is because I couldn’t get a prescription from the doctor. It’s much easier to get now, and I had dermabrasion from a severe case of cystic acne when I was younger. So it helps me in more than one way aging and acne, and my skin is not that sensitive. Love your videos thank you.
Most timely video ever. My dermatologist asked me today if I wanted to try Tazarotene...? I had never heard it before, and even though I still don't know what to respond, at least I know what it is
Thank you!
was Tazarotene any good for you?
Happy Wednesday. Thank you very much.
Same to you!
Oh my god I’ve been doing soul searching in this exact topic and you just released this. I am singing to the choir
thanks for watching
@@DrDrayzday happy Wednesday :)
Yeah - I'm glad you finally did this comparison! Thank you so much. (By the way, I've continued to get improvement from using tretinoin after 3 years, not just maintenance and plateauing. Male here.)
I love reading research articles (grad student in Psychology)so of course this video is up my alley!!
Your skin looks amazing compared to a few years ago!!
I love your new Sailor Moon intro sparkles! ✨😄 You’re the best online Dermatologist in the 🌎 world!
Thank you so much! My dermatologist just switched me from Tretinoin to Tazarotene, and this video helped me understand much more on how it works and what to expect! Thank you so much for such useful video!
Thanks for sharing Dr Dray! Thanks to your skincare advice I have used Tretinoin successfully since last year and my skin has tolerated it really well with super mild to no irritation. 🌞 💛
Thanks for watching
When you asked for the prescription do they prescribed gel or cream? Should I ask specifically that I want it in cream formula?
@@cristinitaandco IME prescribers tend to default to the cream since it's less irritating, but if you're very oily that might be different (I'm combo-oily and was automatically prescribed cream). You can always request it specifically.
@@sarahcarroll8206 thanks you
@@cristinitaandco yes ask for it if that’s what you want. I told them I wanted the cream instead of the gel & my dermatologist said ok and asked me what strength I wanted. I went with the lowest since it doesn’t matter what strength it is as it provides the same results no matter the strength. Essentially you can get away with a lower one that may not cause as much irritation but with the same good benefits as the highest.
I've been waiting for this video for a long time, thank you so much for creating it! I recently started my retinoid journey about four months ago since I'm coming into my mid thirties, and I started with Tretinoin .025%, but I was curious about Tazarotene so I asked my dermatologist for a prescription of 0.1%. I have to say, it has a much different consistency and it is definitely more irritating, but I'm really trying to control the under eye baggage area as much as possible, because my 35th birthday is coming up soon. Thanks for all the great information about both drugs, Dr. Dray!
Is tazarotene safe to apply under the eyes?
Do you use it under eues?
Don't use under eyes or on eyelids as you could develop eye issues- dry eyes
I use Tretinoin at .025% strength and I'm ready to increase it to .0k%. I've used the .025 for a long time and started out very slowly. I'll do the same with the higher dose. I use CeraVe sunscreen.
xo~linda
I have been using tretinoin for 6 months and I do notice a difference. My doctor just switched me to arazlo so I will be starting that as soon as I’m finished with my tretinoin bottle!! I’m excited!
Was there a difference with arazlo?
I have been using Tazorac for 10 years and my skin is flawless! I'm 57 and it has diminished my dark spots and fine lines. It is my number one skincare product!! I like it better than Retin-A however I just tried a sample of Arazlo that my derm gave me and holy cow that stuff was too strong!!
hi cheryl p will u plzz suggest me how you use tazorac. i am bignner would u use sandwhich method or apply direct to yr skin
I always always apply moisturizer first. I still get all the benefits with much less irritation. Everyone always compliments my skin but it was terrible before I started using Tazorac.
@@cherylthompson2368 thank u so much.. i am going to use tazrorac. I hope it help me and i get flawless skin like u..❤️
Tazarotene works a lot better for me with less side effects
Happy Wednesday! You said a mouthful @ 6:19 mark 😄 Great information Dr!
Greetings Latricia Mendoza hope u r well n Happy Wednesday😀👍💜….
Thanks for watching
There is a study showing that Tazarotene is as beneficial on atrophic acne scars as microneedling. I am going to ask my derm if I can switch to Taz, because adapalene 0.1% is not satisfying.
Do you see anti aging effect with adapalene?
@@umelaila1036I did
Not related to this video but.. You look soo amazing.. Simple
. Yet very elegant... You look soo good on this Andrea... Thanks for always posting...
Thanks, Dr. Dray! I just started on tretinoin at a very low concentration and am tolerating it well. I was admittedly nervous when I started, thinking I would definitely go through a bad case of the uglies, but your advice has been a godsend. Thus far, no irritation, no redness. I do use a good moisturizer each night and every morning, and, of course, a good sunscreen (then again, I always have done all of these things). Here's to fewer fine lines on this soon to be 54 year old face!
I start with 0.025 and never regret that!
This is so timely as I just ordered .01% Tazarotene.
From where?
I’ve used both … I seem to tolerate Tretinoin a bit better.
Thanks for sharing
Hi Dr Dray! Would you consider doing a video on Arazlo? It's the only Tazarotene product available in Canada now that Tazorac has been discontinued. I'm wondering how well it would be for acne as well as improving the signs of aging.
Hi Dr. Dray! Thank you for touching on this subject. I recently switched from Tazarotene to Tretinoin because of the irritation. In the past I was on Tretinoin and I find that what works for me best. Can talk about clascoterone (Winlevi) more? I know you touched on it in a previous video, but I am curious to learn more about it and if you’ve prescribed it to your patients. I’ve recently started on Winlevi a couple of weeks ago and it’s working great so far, however, there isn’t as much assessable information about it that I can find online being that it’s relatively new. I would really appreciate your input and I’d be interested in what you think! Thank you for all you do. ❤️
I watch all your videos because I want to learn! However, I did click extra enthusiastically because I use retin-a micro (thanks to you) and was curious about other retinoids. It’s been a few years now though so I really see no reason to switch. Happy Wednesday!
I’ve been on Arazlo .045% for about 2 months and I absolutely love it! No irritation when I apply moisturizer first then go in with the Arazlo.
How long do you wait in between? Thank you!
Which moisturizer are you using with it?
@@carolinamiranda6419 When I first started I would wait five minutes for my skin to dry down after applying moisturizer then I was would in with the Arazlo. But now, I wait for a few seconds for my moisturizer to dry and then apply the Arazlo.
@@valeriazecca3960 I use the Vanicream hyaluronic acid lotion. I use it both morning and night.
@@valeriazecca3960 I use the Vanicream Moisturizer with hyaluronic acid
I have used many retinoids over the years but I always return to Fabior, a 0.1% tazarotene foam. It just makes my skin glow, and it controls my oily skin. I stopped using it initially because of insurance coverage, but recently I found a drug coupon. I will never go back to Tretioin. Thank you for the wonderful information.
Dr. Dray please so a segment on premature grey hair and what we can do to stop them 😭
I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you!
Im 35 and staryed using it every 2 day im praying that this helps it tuff if you not educated but watching u really helps me understand the benifit
Thanks for this video. I used Tretinoin but my 20
Yr old daughter was prescribed Arazlo and I was thinking how the two compare. Love all your videos!! Keep them coming please!!
Loved this blog very interesting explained brilliantly only U could thankyou
Thank you for your videos!! I’m wondering why the studies you mentioned compared Tazarotene 0.1% cream versus tretinoin 0.05% cream rather than the same percentages for both? Do you think if the same percentages were compared that Tazarotene would still have faster results?
⭐️⭐️ I loved my RX tret for my face I used it for 1 solid year . I had to stop using it because my hair started falling out really bad. I found a few medical articles saying this could happen . I stopped using it and after 1 month my hair stopped falling out .but I loved what it did for my skin.
Omg maybes differin gel now!!??
Maybe try retinaldehyde?
I would really like to hear something on tretinoin and dry eye. I have been using tret .5 gel for the last eight years for melasma, and have had increasingly problematic dry eyes. I know the two are linked and would appreciate your take!
It can lead to dry eyes if it gets in or near the eyes
You might also want to check out eye doctor channels like Dr. Rupa Wong or Eye School with Dr. D who have both talked about retinol and the eyes.
Tretinoin is toxic to the Meibomian glands, which contribute oil to the protective moisture film of the eyes. Proceed with caution and consult an ophthalmologist.
@@DrDrayzday I guess I’d like to know who is putting tret in or around my eyes then, because I certainly never have.
Maybe it's the gel formula. Try the cream?
I use tretinoin cream 0.1% and sunscreen every day and reapply every 4 hours
Thank you for posting this one. I've been on Tazarotene and had wondered about the differences since Tretinoin is talked about so much more.
I switched to Tazarotene and barely experienced any side effects. Tretinoin was horrible to my skin.
@@Vegard1986 SAME
Serious talk, they should have compared tazarotene 0.1 versus tretinoin 0.1 not tretinoin 0.05.
Lesson to be learned - Any retinoid you use will greatly improve your skin for the better. The longer you use it, the better your skin will get and the more you can maintain it for longer. Retinoids are your bestfriend. ❤️❤️❤️
Great video! I use tazarotene.45% it has helped me with my hyperpigmentation. I still have hyperpigmentation but not as bad.
I have 0.1 tretinoine and 0.1 tazarotene I have hyperpigmentation on my legs 🦵 I can’t decide
Best video EVAH!!!