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Avage vs. Renova

Tazarotene 0.1% cream is a prescription topical retinoid that helps smooth fine wrinkles and lessens skin discoloration on the face. It's applied onto the face every evening. This medication is typically used along with a complete skin care routine, which includes sunscreen, and sun-protective clothing. Side effects of the tazarotene cream include skin peeling and redness. It can also raise your risk for sunburns. The brand name for this medication, Avage, is discontinued, but there's a generic version of the cream that's still available.

Note: There are other tazarotene creams that are available for specifically treating acne and plaque psoriasis.

• Fine wrinkles on the face
• Skin discoloration (dark spots or light spots) on the face

• Skin peeling (40%)
• Skin redness (34%)
• Burning sensation (26%)
• Dry skin (16%)
• Skin irritation (10%)
• Itchy skin (10%)

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

Renova is a topical retinoid that contains tretinoin 0.02% cream. Renova (tretinoin) can ease fine facial wrinkles, in addition to the regular use of sunscreen and sun-protective clothing. But it won't help get rid of deep wrinkles or hyperpigmentation from years of sun damage. Renova (tretinoin) is applied to the face once daily in the evening. This medication commonly causes skin irritation and peeling as side effects. Renova is a prescription medication that's brand name only and not available as a generic.

• Lessen the look of fine face wrinkles

Almost all people who used Renova in clinical studies reported one or more of the following:

• Burning or stinging
• Peeling
• Redness
• Dry skin
• Itching

• Skin irritation
• Sunburns
• Harm to unborn baby