By now it is early July and I have been diagnosed with PRP about a month and have been taking Acitretin for 3 weeks. I feel fortunate to have been diagnosed and have been able to begin treatment in such a short time span. Some folks endure this for years with no diagnosis, mis diagnosis, etc. At this point I am able to tell that Acitretin is serious business. My skin is dry, my lips are dry, my mouth is dry, my nose is dry, I drink +2 litres of water a day and I still feel like I am in the desert. The edema in my lower legs and feet has abated somewhat, and I have a bit more energy. I am still freezing cold all the time, I wear winter time clothes and it is 90's and 100's because I live in Houston Texas. I am not uncomfortable, I just feel normal in this heat. I wear hoodies when I am inside in the A.C. I am still not able to sweat. I do yard work but it takes me twice as long as it would normally. My skin looks a little better. Here are some shots of my skin during this time.
The hole in my hand between my second finger and my palm is the real deal. I used 2 bottles of liquid band-aid on that spot before it was completely healed up.
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