Methotrexate-induced papular eruption appears in patients being treated with
methotrexate, such as those with rheumatic disease, presenting with
erythematous indurated papules, usually located on the
proximal extremities
The phalanges (singular: ''phalanx'' ) are digital bones in the hands and feet of most vertebrates. In primates, the thumbs and big toes have two phalanges while the other digits have three phalanges. The phalanges are classed as long bones. ...
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[James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). ''Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology''. (10th ed.). Saunders. Page 181. .]
It has been suggested that it may represent a
cutaneous small-vessel vasculitis
Cutaneous small-vessel vasculitis (CSVV), also known as hypersensitivity vasculitis, cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis, hypersensitivity angiitis, cutaneous leukocytoclastic angiitis, cutaneous necrotizing vasculitis and cutaneous necrotizing v ...
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See also
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List of cutaneous conditions
References
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