Newly diagnosed and about to start Acitretin

[JohnB]

Can I ask all you wise people something else....
I have psoriasis now in my ears and it sounds as if I'm living underwater. My GP gave me steroid ear drops. In my right ear today I have ear ache and it feels sore and I'm even more deaf...is there anything else I can do? I go away on Tuesday and I'm worried the flight will make it worse
Thank you as always

Hi KP
Did your GP check in your ears? On Acitretin I suffer from excess wax production and this can give a similar sensation.

As for your Dermy visit I can't be too hard on him with the dosing. With Acitretin it is a black art it is very much a guess based on your weight. You are right at this stage to keep with it. As Fumaderm isn't licenced it doesn't surprise me he has little experience with it but with Skilarence now available, he should be aware of it and be as willing to try it as you are. I would like to try it, but because of a previous medical issues my  Dermy is dead against me trying anything but the acitretin. I am not expecting full clearance. I am happy with just a lot less and no itching.

Hi JohnB
Originally my GP did look in my ears and said I should use steroid drops. It's just since the Acitretin I found this weekend that my right ear is really sore and aching and now my hearing is completely muffled much worse than when my GP originally saw it. How did you treat it? 

I really want my face clear and hopefully my arms but I accept it might not all go elsewhere. Less itchiness would be great too!! I will try Acitretin a bit longer then wil need to talk again to the dermatologist.

Morning KP
Mine was sorted with a truck wash. Being wax it was easily sorted and once sluiced out the inflammation died down fairly quickly without any further treatment.

I can understand you wanting  your face clear and hope you see better clearance soon. Chilling out on your holiday will help a lot. Enjoy!

Thank you. I saw a GP at urgent care today and have got an ear infection so am on antibiotics. Hoping it improves before I fly. My psoriasis just seems to be spreading. The first bits to pop up are improving but new patches are appearing all the time. Not sure if that's the Acitretin ? I'm 2 weeks 4 days in. Have peeling fingertips and palms but headaches have stopped. Can't wait to see some real results.

I'm not sure the acitretin would be the culprit for your infection it doesn't normally drop your immunity levels like mtx will. The antibiotics will kick in quickly and I should imagine you will be fine flying. I've done the same with an awful lot worse. 

Welcome to the wonderful world of fraying. It will wind you up no end. Keep your hands well moisturised it will help. Next stop peeling feet  .

Sadly you will still get some small flair ups but they will die down as you load up on acitretin.

It is good the headaches have stopped.

Now my advice is go and pack