Tazarotene Uses, Benefits, Side Effects & Application Guide
Introduction to Tazarotene
Tazarotene belongs to a group of medicines called retinoids. It is a third-generation topical retinoid that doctors prescribe to treat several skin conditions. Tazarotene is special because it is what we call a "prodrug." This means that once applied to your skin, it changes into its active form called tazarotenic acid. This active form then works on your skin cells to help with various skin problems.
Tazarotene works differently from many other skin treatments. When applied to your skin, it targets specific receptors in your skin cells called retinoic acid receptors (RARs). By working with these receptors, tazarotene helps control how your skin cells grow and develop.
