Vol 7, No 3 (2021)
Review paper
Published online: 2021-09-30
The use of methotrexate in pediatric dermatology
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DOI: 10.5603/FD.2021.0015
Forum Dermatologicum 2021;7(3):80-84.
Abstract
Methotrexate is a drug that has been used in many areas of medicine for many years. It is used in oncology, inflammatory diseases and some dermatological diseases. It is recommended in an increasing number of dermatoses, both in the adult and children’s population. The article discusses its wide use among children in numerous dermatological diseases.
Keywords: methotrexatepediatric dermatologytreatment
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