In Australia it can only be
prescribed by dermatologists (doctors who specialise in skin conditions).
However, everyone responds differently to conventional drugs
prescribed by dermatologists and will have varying responses.
Acitretin is not unlike isotretinoin, but is
prescribed by dermatologists primarily for psoriasis; it results in slow improvements over a period of several months and is targeted treatment for moderate to severe psoriasis that has failed to respond to topical treatments and phototherapy.
These drugs are also similar to Isotretinoin which is popularly
prescribed by dermatologists for severe pimples.
He also encourages psoriasis patients to follow the treatment plan
prescribed by their dermatologist, as improving their psoriasis symptoms may help alleviate their depression symptoms or prevent the future development of depression.
After several months of creams and antibiotics
prescribed by the dermatologist, my skin still wasn't getting a whole lot better.
It was «under control» for a good portion of that time, due to a topical treatment
prescribed by a dermatologist.
During the day, I apply Trentinoin as
prescribed by my dermatologist, followed by sunscreen.
If prescribed, follow medicated shampoo with a medicated rinse which may be left on for 10 minutes and rinsed off or massaged into coat and skin while wet and left dry as
prescribed by your dermatologist.
Not exact matches
Although patients sometimes stay on one medication for months (or even years),
dermatologists have found that they may be able to maximize the advantages and minimize the complications of these drugs
by prescribing them in sequence.
Patients with a history of IBD — especially ulcerative colitis — are often advised not to take isotretinoin, Dr. Shamban says, and teenagers being treated for depression need to get cleared
by their psychiatrists before a
dermatologist can
prescribe the med.
It is also worth mentioning that there are plenty of skin specialists (
dermatologists) unfortunately with rather inflexible or even «incurable» belief systems when it comes to psoriasis, who play right into the hands of their psoriasis patients
by continually
prescribing strong drugs for both internal and external use.