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[Kat]

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.

I am SO sorry to take this long to answer.

I feel the same about the Acitretin, I didn't like reading the risks. I mean ALL drugs have to list them and they usually sound bad but reading how it could harm a fetus (not that I was going to have that worry but still!) and stay in my blood for something like 3 years just didn't sit well with me.

I find that sometimes the sun and/or topicals help, but as you say it always seems to come back. I was on a steroid a while back and cleared up quite a bit, but it's come back now as I knew it would.

And no, currently no drugs. I wish I could say and I'm doing well but it's a bit worse than usual at the moment and I really need to get in to see a dermatologist soon and at least get a good prescribed topical again to help cut back on the itching!