Hii sir I was taking methotrexate only from 1.5 month ago to control psoriasis, and I leave methotrexate before 1 month from my wife conceive. Is my baby safe from all side effects please help and reply thank u.

Dr. Paul's Advanced Hair And Skin SolutionsDermatologistyrs exp

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Dear Lybrate user, methotrexate is used to treat severe psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body) that cannot be controlled by other treatments. Methotrexate is also used along with rest, physical therapy, and sometimes other medications to treat severe active rheumatoid arthritis (ra; a condition in which the body attacks its own joints, causing pain, swelling, and loss of function) that cannot be controlled by certain other medications. Methotrexate is also used to treat certain types of cancer including cancers that begin in the tissues that form around a fertilized egg in the uterus, breast cancer, lung cancer, certain cancers of the head and neck, certain types of lymphoma, and leukemia (cancer that begins in the white blood cells). Methotrexate is in a class of medications called antimetabolites. Methotrexate treats cancer by slowing the growth of cancer cells. Methotrexate treats psoriasis by slowing the growth of skin cells to stop scales from forming. Methotrexate may treat rheumatoid arthritis by decreasing the activity of the immune system. Our doctors usually handle this kind of issue by administering advanced homeopathic medications. But they first assess the skin type and problem of the patients thoroughly. We are inviting you to avail our video consultation service. This shall help you to know more about the alternative psoriasis treatment methods by interacting with one of our senior doctors. It will provide you with a similar level of satisfaction like that of visiting a clinic in-person.  

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Dr. Malini PatilDermatologist20yrs exp

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Don't panic. Currently there are no studies which can link you taking methotrexate and wife getting pregnant during that time. 

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