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Aklief vs. Arazlo

Aklief contains trifarotene 0.005% topical cream. It's a retinoid used to treat acne in people ages 9 years and older. Aklief (trifarotene) is applied directly to the affected area(s) once per day in the evening. Some of the more common effects include dry skin, peeling, and itching. Your skin will likely experience more irritation during the first month of treatment, before it starts to improve.

• Treatment of acne in people ages 9 years and older

• Irritation at application site (8%)
• Sunburn (3%)
• Skin itching (2%)

• Skin irritation
• Sunburn

Arazlo, the brand name for tazarotene 0.045% lotion, is a retinoid that's approved for treating acne. It can be prescribed for people ages 9 years and older. This medication is applied directly to the affected areas of skin once per day. Side effects include dry skin and skin pain (such as burning or stinging). It also can raise your risk for sunburns. Even though Arazlo (tazarotene) is applied directly to the skin, it's not safe to use while pregnant.

• Acne

• Stinging, burning, or pain on the skin (5%)
• Dry skin (4%)

• Harm to unborn baby
• Skin irritation
• Risk for sunburn