Acitretin and hair loss

[Fred]

aww many thanks. I'm so scared I'm going to be bald for my hols 1st oct.

I don't know of anyone that has lost a lot of hair through Acitretin so I would say you should still look good for your holiday. But if all else fails go and get yourself a really wacky wig (I'm thinking maybe bright Purple or even Psoriasis Club Green)    

Oh and it will grow back if you do loose any by the way.  

[numpty23]

thanks for that ive been trying to find out if it will grow back but no success. mmm purple n green I will have to check my wardrobe. ive been naughty I'm trying to give the whisky up I'm I doing any damage ?

[Fred]

thanks for that ive been trying to find out if it will grow back but no success. mmm purple n green I will have to check my wardrobe. ive been naughty I'm trying to give the whisky up I'm I doing any damage ?

I don't know much about Acitretin myself, but Micky mentions about alcohol here: Acitretin

[jiml]

see what Kelly ( kh924) has to say about alcohol here RE: Acitrecin - week 1

[numpty23]

morning everyone. my consultant may give me a prescription for a wig. where do I go to get one and what does it cost can anyone help please Linda

[jiml]

morning everyone. my consultant may give me a prescription for a wig. where do I go to get one and what does it cost can anyone help please Linda

I would be surprised if he did that Linda ......he's more likely to move you onto a different medication I would hope so your hair will come back naturally

Good luck I hope you get something to help

[Caroline]

morning everyone. my consultant may give me a prescription for a wig. where do I go to get one and what does it cost can anyone help please Linda

If really necessary, there are special hairdressers that are specialized in wigs. They are often consulted by people who are losing their hair because of e.g. chemo therapy. You can search for that on the internet.

[numpty23]

great thanks for that x

[Fred]

morning everyone. my consultant may give me a prescription for a wig. where do I go to get one and what does it cost can anyone help please Linda

Interesting I wouldn't have thought they would prescribe a wig for using acitrtin, I thought they only done that for chemo treatments.

I can't help on where you would get one, but would be interested if you did get a prescription as it may help others in the future.

[numpty23]

ive read on nhs wigs n it says some dermatologist will prescribe wigs for hair loss caused by certain treatments