Topical tazarotene in acne vulgaris: treatment approaches.

Abstract

Topical tazarotene is effective and well tolerated in the treatment of acne vulgaris and has been used successfully in diverse patient populations. However, because factors such as patient skin type and climate may influence its optimal use and frequency of application, treatment approaches often differ according to the populations in which tazarotene is used. The authors review their prescribing practices and special considerations for women, African Americans, patients living in dry climates, adolescents, and Asian Americans.

• Authors: Dina N Anderson, Valerie D Callender, James Q Del Rosso, Emil A Tanghetti, Lee T Zane
• Journal: Cutis (Cutis) Vol. 74 Issue 4 Suppl Pg. 16-21 (Oct 2004) ISSN: 0011-4162 [Print] United States
• PMID: 15543715 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Dermatologic Agents
• Gels
• Nicotinic Acids
• Retinoids
• tazarotene

Topics

• Acne Vulgaris (drug therapy, prevention & control)
• Administration, Cutaneous
• Adolescent
• Adult
• Black or African American (statistics & numerical data)
• Asian (statistics & numerical data)
• Climate
• Dermatologic Agents (therapeutic use)
• Drug Administration Schedule
• Female
• Gels
• Humans
• Male
• Nicotinic Acids (therapeutic use)
• Patient Satisfaction
• Retinoids (therapeutic use)
• Skin (drug effects)
• Time Factors
• Treatment Outcome
• United States
• Weather