Methotrexate toxicity presenting as ulcerated psoriatic plaques

Australas J Dermatol. 2012 Feb;53(1):81-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2011.00779.x. Epub 2011 Jun 9.

Abstract

Methotrexate toxicity is known to cause erosions of existing psoriatic plaques, although rare. We describe two patients who developed painful ulcerated psoriatic plaques as an early presenting sign of methotrexate toxicity and review the risk factors associated with this manifestation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Dermatologic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methotrexate / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Psoriasis / chemically induced*
  • Psoriasis / diagnosis
  • Risk Factors
  • Skin Ulcer / chemically induced*
  • Skin Ulcer / diagnosis
  • Torso

Substances

  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Methotrexate