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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris Acitretin

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Dr.  Rahul Kumar MD

[my son aged 10 years has been diagnosed as juvenile prp patient. He is getting red patches underams, on his back, hip. there are 5 patches now. Doctor has given sorifix ointment, neolordine repitab, rave 3 multivitamin... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rahul Kumar ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

Hello, My dermatologist has prescribed Acitretin & Cyclosporine for treatment of my newly developed Psoriasis . Both drugs appear strong. Is it ok to be on these drugs at the same time? Thank you, ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Rohit Batra MD

( Acitretin Capsules) presently... Using this medication, those lesions/tissues are coming out... but not ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rohit Batra ( Dermatologist)
Dr.    Muhammad Sareer Khalil MD

[I am taking 25mg of actitretin since Saturday an also taking predisone 20mg to control psisocasis itching on my feet. I have felt so fatigued] View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  ANANTHaramakrishnan MD

Hi, will swimming in a chlorine swimming pool aggravate the (symptoms of) pityriasis rosea for my 4-year old child? Thanks, YYYY@YYYY ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. ANANTHaramakrishnan ( Cardiologist)

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Dr.  Zotaj Antoneta MD

yes, thank you-- husband diagnosed with pityriasis rubra pilaris -- taking acitretin once a day. He developed open sores or rashes all over his chest /back. Huge swelling in feet and legs. I am... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Zotaj Antoneta ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.   Ashakiran S MD

Hi, I just started taking Acitretin about 2 months ago and my Triglycerides are 230 and my ... just started a new Medication Acitretin? Thank you, Jeff ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ashakiran S ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia MD

I have had pityriasis rosea in the past and recently I have been getting itchy red spots on my arms only that remind me of the pityriasis. However, I was told that pityriasis doesnt reoccur. Could it... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Ramadevi Wani MD

ok. I have one question. My doc suggested me to take acitretin 10 mg daily once For 2 months. With ... one year. I read some information regarding this medicine-acitretin. internet is saying it may reduce ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ramadevi Wani ( OBGYN)
Dr.  Raghuveer Murki MD

I have what appears to be Pityriasis rosea , I have had this rash for 7 weeks and it appears to be ... with pityriasis rosea? Is there any link between pityriasis rosea and shingles? Since it is... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Raghuveer Murki ( Dermatologist)