Health Boards
Wed-30-05-2018, 01:11 AM
Update on Aciteretin
Day 27 now.
Had a good break in the sun....after going completely deaf in both ears post flight and having them syringed by a Greek ENT doctor who has increased my oral antibiotics and added antibiotic and steroid drops. Said the infection in my left ear was extensive despite the dose of antibiotics I was already on. Hearing better in both ears but not 100 per cent and left ear remains sore. Couldn't believe the amount of skin that came out. Am going to ask GP for ENT referral as I'm not sure my dermatologist can deal with it.
As for the rest of me...it's better news. A mix of sun (well lots of lying in the shade and using factor 30 sun cream) and Aciteretin. The psoriasis on my fore arms has gone flat and pink, same on front of shins, back of legs still quite bad but thighs almost normal as are backs of hands. My back is almost clear, my front is getting clearer by the day. My scalp is still itchy but no longer feels as as if I have ants under my skin so slight improvement. And my face looks more like regular sunburn rather than a fire or chemical burn. People definitely staring less and only slight swelling around my eyes. Still using protopic.
As for side effects. Well my hands and feet are well and truly peeling. I'm very itchy, so much more than before. I still have insomnia. One little toe nail is starting to detach. My hair does come out more when I wash it but that could be the scalp psoriasis. Had bloods done today ready for dermatologist appointment to review the medication .
So all in all feeling more positive
Hoping bloods OK and ears sort out and improvements can continue.
Day 27 now.
Had a good break in the sun....after going completely deaf in both ears post flight and having them syringed by a Greek ENT doctor who has increased my oral antibiotics and added antibiotic and steroid drops. Said the infection in my left ear was extensive despite the dose of antibiotics I was already on. Hearing better in both ears but not 100 per cent and left ear remains sore. Couldn't believe the amount of skin that came out. Am going to ask GP for ENT referral as I'm not sure my dermatologist can deal with it.
As for the rest of me...it's better news. A mix of sun (well lots of lying in the shade and using factor 30 sun cream) and Aciteretin. The psoriasis on my fore arms has gone flat and pink, same on front of shins, back of legs still quite bad but thighs almost normal as are backs of hands. My back is almost clear, my front is getting clearer by the day. My scalp is still itchy but no longer feels as as if I have ants under my skin so slight improvement. And my face looks more like regular sunburn rather than a fire or chemical burn. People definitely staring less and only slight swelling around my eyes. Still using protopic.
As for side effects. Well my hands and feet are well and truly peeling. I'm very itchy, so much more than before. I still have insomnia. One little toe nail is starting to detach. My hair does come out more when I wash it but that could be the scalp psoriasis. Had bloods done today ready for dermatologist appointment to review the medication .
So all in all feeling more positive
Hoping bloods OK and ears sort out and improvements can continue.
