Reducing Acitretin Medication - Thoughts?

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I received good results while on Acitretin (however, I did not totally clear,  I had and still have some stubborn areas)  but I was happy with the results.  I actually asked my dermatologist if I could come off the Acitretin and see how it went and things were well for quite awhile.  (I did flare and I'm now on biologics)

I would check with your dermatologist, perhaps a lower dose would help you still maintain being clear and if you notice things heading in the wrong direction you could increase again if the dermatologist says it's ok.  I stayed fairly "almost" clear for awhile on no meds, but I don't recommend doing that as when it flared up it wasn't pretty.  

Good luck!!!

Aw thanks Kat, some good advice there...... Maybe I am getting a bit complacent and believing that it's gone for good just because I haven't had anymore pustules to my hands and feet - I certainly don't want to jinx that and have it coming back!!

Thank you.....