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Wed-25-02-2015, 11:12 AM
Hi Soosie I don't want to rain on your parade.. Regarding the Acetretin as its a vey effective drug both Kelly (kh924) and Kat and many others here have been on it and can tell you about sensitivity and care in the sun...
What I can tell you about is my treatment .. No I'm not trying to persuade you, just telling you for your information ..... The Fumaderm tablets I am on have had me virtually clear as I have said before for over 3 years and I hope for many more the same,
But ok there are side effects at the start and it is not a fast worker but if it works it is really effective..
I have never shyed away from the sun since starting this treatment in fact I have never had my shirt off outside as much in all my adult life
(A) because I love the sun and
(B) the sun is good for psoriasis
I love to swim in the sea, and walk a lot but I have never been careful exept when on methotrexate
Now I know you have had trouble with the sun in the past so even if you were to get my treatment I would be inclined to use a high factor sun cream ..
But I wouldn't cover myself from head to toe, perhaps a pretty sunhat to protect your face
My treatment may be worth mentioning to your dermatologist
I'm sure you will get other advice re covering up on acetretin
What I can tell you about is my treatment .. No I'm not trying to persuade you, just telling you for your information ..... The Fumaderm tablets I am on have had me virtually clear as I have said before for over 3 years and I hope for many more the same,
But ok there are side effects at the start and it is not a fast worker but if it works it is really effective..
I have never shyed away from the sun since starting this treatment in fact I have never had my shirt off outside as much in all my adult life
(A) because I love the sun and
(B) the sun is good for psoriasis
I love to swim in the sea, and walk a lot but I have never been careful exept when on methotrexate
Now I know you have had trouble with the sun in the past so even if you were to get my treatment I would be inclined to use a high factor sun cream ..
But I wouldn't cover myself from head to toe, perhaps a pretty sunhat to protect your face
My treatment may be worth mentioning to your dermatologist
I'm sure you will get other advice re covering up on acetretin