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Methotrexate is widely used in Dermatology for psoriasis and many other conditions, including bullous disorders, autoimmune connective tissue diseases, pityriasis rubra pilaris, sarcoidosis, and miscellaneous other dermatoses. We report 2 cases of MTX-induced reduced libido and erectile dysfunction.
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We report two cases of Methotrexate induced sexual dysfunction in order to raise awareness of this adverse effect.
Perspectives
To the best of our knowledge, there have been only 2 cases in the literature of this rare side-effect in patients with psoriasis treated with MTX. We assume, therefore, that MTX-associated sexual dysfunction may be under-reported. Taking into consideration that patients with psoriasis have a higher risk of sexual dysfunction irrespective of treatment, compared with the general population. It is important to make a careful assessment of sexual function both at the initial and follow-up visits
Dr Grigorios Theodosiou
Region Skane
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This page is a summary of: Methotrexate-associated Sexual Dysfunction: Two Case Reports, Acta Dermato Venereologica, January 2017, Acta Dermato-Venereologica,
DOI: 10.2340/00015555-2714.
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