Newly diagnosed and about to start Acitretin

[JohnB]

Hello JohnB
Yes have stopped drinking. The dermatologist advised that with protopic it would make my face red and sting (which it does anyway so not sure I would have noticed the difference) but he advised not to drink with Acitretin preferably or to minimise intake. I thought I would stop for a bit and see but I could really do with a nice glass of prosecco now!
It's only day three for me but my shoulders and neckreally ache and my scalp stings...my hands and arms are a bit redder and my face is red and stinging worse.Am hoping it won't get worse and also surprised it seems quite early for side effects!

Ahhhhhh that makes sense. My Dermy is only ok with drinking limited amounts, but only if you are getting on a bit.

Depending upon how much Acitretin you are on, I would be surprised if you were seeing side effects so soon. I don't recall hearing others so soon, but that is not to say the ache is not from the Acitretin, aching muscles is a side effect. Stinging isn't one I've come across. This is more likely to be from the topical. Dovobet was the one tbat did it to me. Three days max and it was like slapping battery acid on. It also made it very red and angry.
I am assuming that the Dermy has explained the virtues of moisturising well? Always moisturise after bathing and a good half an hour before applying your topical, that way they have a fighting chance of getting into the skin and not just sotting on the surface. There is a large cohort on the forum that swears by virgin coconut oil. Me personally I like Cetraben applied first thing and Dermol at night.

As for the Prosecco, Im afraid drinking it on its own is just wrong. It should only ever be drunk mixed with Aperol, Soda water and plenty of ice   

JohnB