The truth of Tazarotene gel Wrinkle Treatment

TTazarotene gel can help reduce fine wrinkles and lines. You need to rub it on your skin every day.

The active ingredients is related to vitamin A. Some doctors think it works by stimulating your skin to produce more of a protein called collagen. Collagen makes up a large part of your skin. Tazarotene may also help new skin cells to grow and replace old ones.

Chemicals that come from vitamin A are called retinoid. Many beauty products contain vitamin A This is a much milder chemical than tazarotene. You can only get tazarotene on prescription from a doctor. Its brand name is Zorac.

In the biggest study we looked at, about 42 in 100 people said their fine wrinkles improved after 24 weeks’ treatment with a cream containing tazarotene. This compared with 18 in 100 people who used a dummy cream without any tazarotene.

About 15 in 100 people using tazarotene noticed their deeper wrinkles getting better. This compared with 8 in 100 people who used a dummy cream.

We don’t know if the benefits last once you stop using tazarotene. The studies we found only lasted six months.

All retinoids can irritate your skin. If you use creams and gels containing tazarotene, your skin may go red, itch, or even peel. These side effects can be unpleasant, but they’re rarely serious. Any irritation usually stops after a couple of weeks.

Tazarotene can make your skin get sunburned faster than normal. You need to avoid the sun or wear sunscreen while you’re using tazarotene. And don’t put the gel on sunburned skin. Ask your doctor for advice about using this treatment safely.

If you’re pregnant, using tazarotene could harm your baby. If there’s a chance you could become pregnant, make sure you use contraception.