Methotrexate for urticarial vasculitis.

Abstract

A patient with urticarial vasculitis unresponsive to all treatments except systemic corticosteroids responded completely to low-dose oral methotrexate, allowing withdrawal of corticosteroids. Methotrexate is a proven treatment for other immunologic diseases, and low doses seem to carry an acceptable safety profile. Its use in urticarial vasculitis may be appropriate in selected patients.

• Authors: P S Stack
• Journal: Annals of allergy (Ann Allergy) Vol. 72 Issue 1 Pg. 36-8 (Jan 1994) ISSN: 0003-4738 [Print] United States
• PMID: 8291748 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Methotrexate

Topics

• Adult
• Female
• Humans
• Methotrexate (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Urticaria (drug therapy)
• Vasculitis (drug therapy)