Hello

[mataribot]

I'm sure most of us would rather not take the medications, but it's better than the disease

I think it's good for us to have a young 39 year old on the forum to keep Fred in check
I won't tell anyone your real age your secret is safe with us

55

Hmm, I see that "55" scrolling across the bottom of your post!

I'm on quite a few meds, so hate adding another one but yes, I'd probably stick my finger in a light socket if the doc told me it would help at this point. I hope it works, if not then (per doc) we try something else. I'm not sure why Acitretin was his first choice, I only know that even with insurance, it sure ain't cheap!

Keep Fred in check??? Is that even a possibility?

It's cheaper than 20,000 to 60,000 USD cost of biologics and safer than Methotrexate. That combined with age and type of psoriasis is probably the reason he chose the drug, but not definitive. Well, I hope you get some relief soon! A lot of us know how it feels.