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Psoriasis - methotrexate
I have psoriasis from last 4 years. One of my doctor told me about methotrexate. But he asked me to know more about that. Is it suggestable to use that.
Is there any side effects with that.
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Methotrexate is used when psoriasis involves more than 25 percent of body surface or if it is not responding to topical application (application of creams).u will have to do your blood test like complete blood count,liver function test,chest xray before starting it.side effects are there like nausea and changes in your blood parameters , infection.
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kindly mention the extent of involvement of your psoriasis
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kindly contact dermatologist before starting methotrexate
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