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methoxsalen and Infectious Skin Diseases

methoxsalen has been researched along with Infectious Skin Diseases in 3 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.

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Greaves, MW1
Oill, PA1
Galpin, JE1
Fox, MA1
Guze, LB1
Schüle, D1

Reviews

1 review available for methoxsalen and Infectious Skin Diseases

ArticleYear
Dermatology.
    The Practitioner, 1976, Volume: 217, Issue:1300 SPEC

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Humans; Methoxsalen; Psoriasis; Rosacea; Skin Diseases; Skin D

1976

Other Studies

2 other studies available for methoxsalen and Infectious Skin Diseases

ArticleYear
Treatment of cutaneous Herpesvirus hominis type 2 infection with 8-methoxypsoralen and long-wave ultraviolet light in guinea pigs.
    The Journal of infectious diseases, 1978, Volume: 137, Issue:6

    Topics: Animals; Disease Models, Animal; Guinea Pigs; Herpes Simplex; Methoxsalen; Photochemotherapy; Skin D

1978
[Experiences with a new treatment of skin virus diseases].
    Zeitschrift fur Hautkrankheiten, 1974, Mar-01, Volume: 49, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Female; Herpes Simplex; Herpes Zoster; Humans; Male; Methoxsalen; Middle Ag

1974