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What Causes Itchy Blisters On The Body While On Methotrexate?

i started taking methotrexate and developed bubbles that burst and now have about 7-8 deep deep sores there, they are extremely itchy as i have excema as well. i try not to scratch them nut end up doing it it and its too late by i catch myself. even my clothes rubbing against these is painfull, any ideas as too how i can at least get them to start scabbing over so they will heal
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
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Hello,

* It is the lower immunity level while on methotrexate responsible for the secondary manifestation of the various infections as skin blisters or so forth.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Itchy Blisters On The Body While On Methotrexate?

Hello, * It is the lower immunity level while on methotrexate responsible for the secondary manifestation of the various infections as skin blisters or so forth. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon