Experience with low-dose methotrexate for the treatment of eczema in the elderly.

Shaffrali, Freida C G; Colver, Graham B; Messenger, Andrew G; Gawkrodger, David J · J Am Acad Dermatol · 2003

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

There is very little published information on the use of methotrexate in treating eczema. We have used methotrexate in 5 elderly patients with eczema, with a successful response in 4; in 1 patient therapy was stopped as a result of other ongoing medical problems. Methotrexate can be considered as an option in the treatment of eczema unresponsive to topical therapy in elderly patients.

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