Skin assessment
- Medical questionnaire and photo review
- Personalized treatment plan
- Prescription when appropriate
CA$175
per consultation
Modern Dermatology
Soriatane
Acitretin
Prescription only
Soriatane assessed online(Acitretin)
Soriatane is an oral retinoid for severe psoriasis. Your clinician first checks if online care is suitable for you. Some patients need in-person care or specialist monitoring, and strict pregnancy rules apply.
Start my assessmentAt a glance
- Oral capsule (acitretin)
- For severe psoriasis
- Strict pregnancy and lab safety rules
Why Modern Dermatology
- Canadian-licensed medical professionals, 100% online
- Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy or delivered
- Follow-up and refills through your Care Team
Used forPsoriasis
Soriatane causes severe birth defects. Do not take it if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment or for years after. Use the contraception your clinician requires. Do not drink alcohol if you could become pregnant. Do not donate blood.
Choosing the right dose for you
Your clinician chooses the dose from your psoriasis, your health and your test results. It is adjusted over time. Do not change it on your own.
Considerations include
- Type and severity of psoriasis
- Past treatments and how they worked
- Liver and blood fat test results
- Your ability to follow pregnancy safety rules
- Other medicines you take
How Soriatane works
Soriatane slows fast skin cell growth
In psoriasis, skin cells grow far too fast and pile up as thick, scaly plaques. Soriatane is a form of vitamin A. It helps skin cells mature in a normal way and settles the plaques.
It is not an immune suppressant. It works slowly, so expect weeks to months before you see the full effect.
Modern Dermatology
Soriatane
Acitretin
Prescription only
Recommended for
- Severe psoriasis
- Pustular or palmoplantar psoriasis
- Plaques that do not respond to topical care
- Adults not able to become pregnant, or who follow all safety rules
- People who can attend lab follow-up
Your clinician reviews your skin and history, and confirms that this treatment is right for you before prescribing.
Normalizes skin cell growth
Slows the build-up of plaques
Reduces scaling
Thick scales soften and lift
Calms inflammation
Redness fades over time
Works over months
Steady, gradual improvement
How it works.
- 01
Tell us about your skin
Complete a quick medical questionnaire and upload a few photos of your skin concerns. No appointment needed.
- 02
Get your personalized treatment plan
A Canadian-licensed medical professional will review your information and recommend a personalized treatment plan, including prescriptions when appropriate. Most conditions can be assessed without a video consultation.
- 03
Start your treatment
Get your prescribed medications delivered right to your door. Medication costs are billed separately from your consultation.
- 04
Follow up on your progress
At a follow-up, your clinician can review your progress, discuss side effects and adjust your treatment if needed.
Clear answers.
Have more questions? See our full FAQ or Contact us.
Still have questions? Reach our care team at 514 111 1111
Start my assessmentSoriatane is an oral retinoid, a medicine related to vitamin A. It helps skin cells grow and mature at a normal pace. This reduces thick scale and plaques.
Soriatane works slowly. Many people need several weeks to months to see the full effect. Skin may look worse or peel more at first.
Many people see thinner, less scaly plaques, but results vary. Soriatane does not cure psoriasis. Your clinician may combine it with other care and reviews your progress at follow-up.
Yes, when it is appropriate for you. A Canadian-licensed medical professional reviews your online intake. Your clinician decides if Soriatane is right for you. Your clinician first checks if online care is suitable, and some patients need in-person care or specialist monitoring.
Dry lips, dry mouth and eyes, peeling skin and hair thinning are common. Liver and blood fat changes can happen, which is why we test your blood. Report yellow skin, bone pain, vision changes or low mood.
It must not be taken in pregnancy or by anyone who may become pregnant during or for years after treatment. It is also not for people with severe liver or kidney disease or very high blood fats. Tell your clinician about all medicines.
Options include topical care such as clobetasol, calcipotriol, calcipotriol-betamethasone, amcinonide and betamethasone, plus apremilast and biologics such as adalimumab, certolizumab or bimekizumab. Your clinician explains which fit you.
Yes, in many cases, but your clinician decides. Use gentle moisturizers and lip balm. Avoid alcohol if you could become pregnant. Do not add vitamin A supplements, and tell us about all medicines you take.
No. Soriatane must not be used in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Pregnancy must also be avoided for years after stopping. Your clinician explains the rules in detail before any prescription.
Yes. Soriatane is the brand name, and generic acitretin products also exist, such as Mint-Acitretin and Taro-Acitretin. Your pharmacist can tell you what is available and what your plan covers.
Each consultation costs CA$175. Your pharmacy charges separately for medication. Ask your insurer whether your plan covers the prescribed treatment.
Your clinician sets how long a prescription lasts and when to check in. Your Care Team arranges follow-up and renewals when appropriate. Do not stop or change Soriatane on your own.
Carefully monitored, every step
Pregnancy safety checks
Pregnancy tests and contraception checks happen before and during treatment, as your clinician sets.
Liver tests
Blood tests check your liver before and during treatment.
Blood fat tests
Cholesterol and triglycerides are tested because Soriatane can raise them.
Symptom check-ins
You report mood, vision, bone pain and skin changes at follow-up.
Simple pricing for your skin care.
Medication costs are separate. Ask your insurer whether your plan reimburses online consultations.
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Related treatments
Your clinician can suggest another option when this one is not the right fit.