Dermatologist has suggested the daily use of this oral (reinoid) drug which is used primarily to treat psoriasis. He feels it might help reduce the growth of skin cancer cells, has anyone else used Neotigasan (trade name) for this purpose? Research on line has come up with a horrible list of side effects. At this stage after reading some of the horror stories I’m reluctant to start taking. Any experienced/informed opinion would be greatly appreciated.
Hi jdd1111 I don’t normally post in this group but noticed your post heading.
I have a rare Skin Non Hodgkins Lymphoma….. a blood cancer that develops tumours on my skin but it’s not classed as skin cancer.
At times I was >70% covered in tumours but as part of my treatment I was on Acitretin.
I must have been on the Acitretin daily for about 5 years until my condition became more aggressive so my treatment had to do the same.
With the power of the internet you will find lots of horror stories but I had absolutely no issues with this drug and it did a good job controlling the development of my Lymphoma.
I have also ‘talked’ with a good number of others who have had the same drug and they also had no issues.
All the very best.
All the very best to you as well……. Actually its exactly 25 years today since I was first seen by my Dermatologist who basically knew what I had, even before a biopsy….. my story is a long and bumpy ride that can be seen in the link at the bottom…… but I am 8.5 years out from my last treatment and getting on with life…… I look for the same for you.
