Improvement in the Quality of Life of Patients With Severe Plaque Psoriasis Treated With Systemic Methotrexate in Fixed Doses of 10mg or 25mg Orally Once Weekly: a Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel Group Study.
Improvement in the Quality of Life of Patients With Severe Plaque Psoriasis Treated With Systemic Methotrexate in Fixed Doses of 10mg or 25mg Orally Once Weekly: a Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel Group Study.
Methotrexate (MTX) is considered the 'gold-standard' drug for the treatment of severe psoriasis. Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is impaired in patients with psoriasis, more so if disease is severe.
Inclusion Criteria:
Age range 18 to 65 years Both sexes Severe plaque-type psoriasis (BSA >10% or PASI >12) -
Exclusion Criteria:
Pregnancy Lactation Malignancy or immunosuppression including HIV Liver disease Renal disease Non compliant Psychiatric illness Hypersensitivity to methotrexate in the past
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