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How effective is hydroxyurea compared to methotrexate to treat severe erythrodermic psoriasis if biologic treatment is not possible?
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Not valuable: Hydroxyurea has little value for psoriasis. Methotrexate is the best option other than the biologics.
Answered 6/28/2014
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