I have extramarital Exzema over entire body, even my scalp & hate being on Prednisone so much.
Hi Jo! Yes, according to the knowledge base, 139 people have indicated they have taken Methotrexate for eczema. Methotrexate is an immunosuppressant and is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat eczema.
Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Temporary hair loss
Rare but Serious Side Effects
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I use Methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis. {It makes my hair fall out like crazy] It doesn't calm my eczema
Maybe what is on your scalp is not the same thing. I have seborrhea on my scalp, eczema on hands and face.
I would not want to be on prednisone at all, bad for bone breakage.