Hi I am 34 years male, undergone treatment till date since September, 2011 for Lichen planus of nails . My Dr. gave me different doses methotraxate (5, 7.5 and 10 mg) depending upon the sgpt report and condition of nails. I have gone blood test for my liver SGPT are as
Dear rocky100007, Lichen plans is usually treated with Corticosteroid skin creams in mild cases and with oral Prednisolone or Metronidazole along with Ultraviolet Light therapy in severe cases (Not methotrexate). Prolong use of Methotrexate is known to cause Liver injury which is indicated by increase in level of SGPT(Normal range