Psoriasis Treatment: Erosive Skin Lesions induced by Methotrexate

A JAAD Case Reports publication: click HERE for free full article (selected by Dr Christophe HSU, MD  – Dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland)

Comments

• Methotrexate is a useful drug in the treatment of psoriasis and can be given orally or injected.
• To read general information on methotrexate, click HERE.
• To read all our articles on methotrexate, click HERE.
• Methotrexate should be given by physicians with experience and follow-up is essential.
• Even a low dose (15mg per week) can induce erosive lesions although when detected, these heal
• However, we found a recent case report (April 2015), demonstrating a fatal erosive dermatitis when this drug was administered (click HERE to read more)

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