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What is the success rate for those taking methatrexate to treat alopecia araea?,
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Alopecia areata: Very low success rate. Most doctors would not want to get doses of Methotrexate high enough to even offer a chance of help for alopecia due to liver side effects.
Answered 12/14/2014
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Steroids first?: Many would suggest first trying steroid injections prior to mtx.
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