[split] Acitretin

[jiml]

Hi Christopher
Such a shame Acitretin seems to be failing you. I know the side effects can be uncomfortable and the hair loss is not good for anyone, but I think I would be tempted to run just a  little longer on it. Has the Ps changed at all?
kh924's thread on Acitretin Acitrecin - week 1 is a good read. I found it beneficial and was one of the threads that had me decide to run the Acetretin route as my first foray into systemics, but I am aware it may be a long haul to a blotch free existence.
I'm sure you will make the correct decision

Hi JohnB, no improvement at all - really disappointed - do you think i should run another month ? or Dive to Biologics. 2.5 months is generally a decent time to tell if acitretin works ? Am so confused, i need to make a decision. Biologics is a huge sacrifice for me.....because am doing it cash - no medical aid. but if i have to do it.....il do.....

Blessings to everyone.

I know you are worried by the side effects of acetretin and at 20 mg it's not doing anything apart from the side effects, it might be worth increasing the dose if the doctors approve it and see if the side effects stay the same or even improve
It's a lot of money to pay out for biologicals..... I would tough it out another month maybe at higher dose