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[Raxyl]

I'm a fan of whatever works to control psoriasis!    As you see, some have had good results with different meds.

Myself, I had good results with Acitretin (an oral med) after trying light therapy and topical treatments that didn't improve much for me.  However, after learning more about Acitretin, I can't say I am a huge fan.  I was basically clear except for a little bit on my scalp, but it was a bit like having dandruff at that time so I was able to stop taking meds.  Then I had a big flare up and tried biologics.  However, prior to getting the biologics actually in hand (had to get approval and such) the doctor put me on a topical that helped get things better.  I tried 3 biologics but didn't have a ton of improvement.  I don't know why.   

Good luck with your appointment.  The important thing is to find what works for you! 

So you aren't on any drugs now then?

I was just looking up acritretin, sounded great until I got to the possible side effects and risks, lol. I have been using a topical every now and then after having not for years, it works but a week after stopping the pso mostly comes back. Spent all day in the sun a week ago and that actually zapped some of the pso away. For me, it just always seems to come back tho.

For me acritretin was one of the last steps I had to go through to finally get on to biologics. I hated it, aches and pains, nausea and I was a walking snowstorm the whole time.  Fortunately, I was only on it a short time before my dermatologists started me on Humira which worked for a while, I'm on Cosentyx now which has been a total life changer for me.