Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2021, Vol. 54 ›› Issue (5): 382-390.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20200796

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Expert consensus on methotrexate in the treatment of immune-associated dermatoses

Committee on Autoimmune Diseases, China Dermatologist Association   

  1. Committee on Autoimmune Diseases, China Dermatologist Association
  • Received:2020-08-10 Revised:2021-02-22 Online:2021-05-15 Published:2021-04-29
  • Contact: Liu Xiaoming E-mail:liuxm@hku-szh.org

Abstract: 【Abstract】 Methotrexate is commonly used in the treatment of immune-associated dermatoses. In order to standardize the use of methotrexate in the treatment of immune-associated dermatoses, the Committee on Autoimmune Diseases, China Dermatologist Association organized Chinese dermatologists to discuss and develop this consensus based on domestic and international research findings. This consensus summarizes the mechanism of action of methotrexate, its application in the treatment of psoriasis, connective tissue diseases, autoimmune bullous diseases, vasculitis and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, adverse reactions and considerations during its use, as well as its application in special populations.

Key words: Methotrexate, Skin diseases, Psoriasis, Connective tissue diseases, Skin diseases, vesiculobullous, Lymphoma, T-cell, cutaneous, Vasculitis, Consensus statement