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Palmar Pustular Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis

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tammy83521
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I have been on ACITRIEN for 6+ months now. I have psoriasis on my hands and feet. The medication clear up the pustular sores and the pain. I have flare up every couple of months. My feet are still peeling (never stopped) and my hands peel when the flare up hits. I now have Psoriatic Arthritis.

Now for the side effects; my lips are extremely dry, cracked, peeling, and bleeding. Nose, eyes, and skin are also extremely dry. No lip balm, nose spray , or lotion I've tried has even touched the dryness. My hair is falling out and my nails are paper thin and splitting. I'm miserable. Never had side effects on any medication before. I'm telling my Dermatologist I want off of it. I can't deal with this dryness. I think I'm going to try some natural remedies now.

There has to be something better.

Tammy

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  • ritahall28
    ritahall28 tammy83521

    Posted

    I am on acitretin for the second time.

    i have psoriasis on hands and feet, the feet significantly worse than hands.

    i stopped acitretin for all the side effects you described, but the hair loss was the thing I just could not cope with.

    this time I'm going to "tough it out" until the psoriasis clears up then reduce the dose to maintain it.

    ive discussed other meds and they have worse side effects potentially.

    id be interested to hear of natural remedies that work, diet doesn't seem to affect it, nor alcohol free months.

    fingers crossed that you find something that helps you 

    R

    • tammy83521
      tammy83521 ritahall28

      Posted

      I stopped the Acitrien about 2-3 weeks ago.  Just couldn't handle the side effects anymore.  My lips, ears, nose, eyes, hair loss is all doing much better.  I even feel better.  No flare ups yet.  Just have peeling skin on my feet and hands.  Haven't tried the natural remedies yet, but I am working and researching what's the best.  Let's keep our fingers crossed.  Good luck to y9u

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