Why is acitretin prescribed? Acitretin is used to treat severe psoriasis (abnormal growth of skin cells that causes red, thickened, or scaly skin). Acitretin is in a class of medications called retinoids. The way acitretin works is not known. Brand names: Soriatane® Click HERE to learn more about acitretin at MedlinePlus (U.S. Library of Medicine) and see “PRP […]
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It has been estimated that only one in 20 dermatologists will diagnose or treat pityriasis rubra pilaris during their professional careers. While that estimate may be totally bogus, we can say without fear of contradiction that very few dermatologists will consider themselves PRP savvy. There are at least four reasons to seek out a PRP-savvy dermatologist:
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There is no cure for PRP. Therefore, the goal of treatment is to relieve the symptoms. According to the National Organization of Rare Diseases: “PRP tends to follow a natural waxing and waning course, with episodes in which there is periodic worsening (exacerbation) or cessation (remission) of symptoms.” Source: https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/pityriasis-rubra-pilaris/ From the PRP perspective, there
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Editor’s Note: While all patients with PRP share a common core of symptoms, the specific symptoms that patients experience may vary dramatically. PRP causes pink, red, or orange-red scaly patches on the skin — usually everywhere, but not always. But that is just the beginning. Each PRP patient diagnosed with PRP — and their caregiver
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