Does Methotrexate Increase Cirrhosis Risk for Psoriatic Patients with Chronic Hepatitis?

Liver cirrhosis is a concern for patients with psoriasis that are treated long-term with methotrexate (MTX). Previous studies have shown that patients with psoriasis who received long-term MTX were more likely to develop severe liver fibrosis or cirrhosis. Based on this data, a recent study from Taiwan sought to explore the effects of MTX on …