Tazorac (generic: tazarotene) is a prescription medication used to treat acne and psoriasis. Tazorac belongs to a group of drugs called retinoids, but the way Tazorac works is not known.

This medication comes in gel and cream forms and is applied to the affected skin once a day in the evening.

Common side effects of Tazorac include itching, burning or stinging, and redness of the skin.