Re: MTX and skin sores

[Guest guest]

: I take 15mgs of mtx but have never had any problems with skin sores

(thank God) the vomiting is enough. Have you called your dr? I looked on the

paper that comes with my rx and there is nothing about sores as a side

effect, however, it does say to stay out of the sun. Does that apply. It

could be that it is reacting with one of your other meds. Keep us posted.

Jan

[Guest guest]

Sorry you are having skin problems, . I've never been on MTX, so I

can't say from personal experience, but here are some known side-effects of

MTX that involve the skin:

" Skin: erythematous rashes, pruritus, urticaria, photosensitivity,

pigmentary changes, alopecia, ecchymosis, telangiectasia, acne,

furunculosis, erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal necrolysis,

s- syndrome, skin necrosis, and exfoliative dermatitis. "

Source: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/mtx_ad.htm

----- Original Message -----

From: <kwpatb@...>

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Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 9:16 PM

Subject: [ ] MTX and skin sores

> Hi everyone,

>

> I was just wondering if anyone else has had skin problems when they

> started MTX. I have been on it for six weeks now, taking 15mg per

> week. I have at least a dozen sores that came up this weekend after I

> took the MTX and they don't want to heal. My doctor did not seem to

> be concerned, but they are driving me crazy. If I scratch they seem

> to spread, but I just can't keep from scratching.

>

> I blame everything on the drugs, but I do believe they have something

> to do with this.

>

> Thanks,

>

> in Florida

[Guest guest]

I've only been on MTX a few months now, but I have had the skin pigmentation

problem above my lip and severe dry skin on my forehead and cheeks. It's

always something! LOL

Rita