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methoxsalen and Folliculitis

methoxsalen has been researched along with Folliculitis in 1 studies

Methoxsalen: A naturally occurring furocoumarin compound found in several species of plants, including Psoralea corylifolia. It is a photoactive substance that forms DNA ADDUCTS in the presence of ultraviolet A irradiation.
methoxsalen : A member of the class of psoralens that is 7H-furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one in which the 9 position is substituted by a methoxy group. It is a constituent of the fruits of Ammi majus. Like other psoralens, trioxsalen causes photosensitization of the skin. It is administered topically or orally in conjunction with UV-A for phototherapy treatment of vitiligo and severe psoriasis.

Folliculitis: Inflammation of follicles, primarily hair follicles.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ravikumar, BC1
Balachandran, C1
Shenoi, SD1
Sabitha, L1
Ramnarayan, K1

Other Studies

1 other study available for methoxsalen and Folliculitis

ArticleYear
Disseminate and recurrent infundibulofolliculitis: response to psoralen plus UVA therapy.
    International journal of dermatology, 1999, Volume: 38, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Female; Folliculitis; Humans; Methoxsalen; Photochemotherapy; Photosensitizing Agents; Recurr

1999