title: 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.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA.
authors.forename: Dina N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: Valerie D
authors.initials: VD
authors.lastname: Callender
authors.forename: James Q
authors.initials: JQ
authors.lastname: Del Rosso
authors.forename: Emil A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Tanghetti
authors.forename: Lee T
authors.initials: LT
authors.lastname: Zane
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D001213:Asian / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D002980:Climate; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009539:Nicotinic Acids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012176:Retinoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects*; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States; D014887:Weather
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D005782:Gels; D009539:Nicotinic Acids; D012176:Retinoids; C086827:tazarotene