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methoxsalen and Lichen Ruber Planus

methoxsalen has been researched along with Lichen Ruber Planus in 6 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 Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Forty-three patients with lichen planus (LP) were treated with either oral methoxsalen PUVA (10 cases), bath methoxsalen PUVA (13 cases) or no PUVA (20 cases)."7.67Long-term efficacy of PUVA treatment in lichen planus: comparison of oral and external methoxsalen regimens. ( Helander, I; Jansén, CT; Meurman, L, 1987)
"Forty-three patients with lichen planus (LP) were treated with either oral methoxsalen PUVA (10 cases), bath methoxsalen PUVA (13 cases) or no PUVA (20 cases)."3.67Long-term efficacy of PUVA treatment in lichen planus: comparison of oral and external methoxsalen regimens. ( Helander, I; Jansén, CT; Meurman, L, 1987)
" Following the dosage parameters toxic side effects were rare and reversible."2.36[Oral photochemotherapy (author's transl)]. ( Gschnait, F, 1977)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19905 (83.33)18.7374
1990's1 (16.67)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Rozyeva, AA1
von Kobyletzki, G1
Gruss, C1
Altmeyer, P1
Kerscher, M1
Ortonne, JP2
Schmitt, D1
Alario, A1
Thivolet, J2
Gschnait, F1
Sannwald, C1
Helander, I1
Jansén, CT1
Meurman, L1

Reviews

1 review available for methoxsalen and Lichen Ruber Planus

ArticleYear
[Oral photochemotherapy (author's transl)].
    Wiener klinische Wochenschrift. Supplementum, 1977, Volume: 75

    Topics: Adult; Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; Eczema; Eye Protective Devices; Female; Humans; Hypers

1977

Other Studies

5 other studies available for methoxsalen and Lichen Ruber Planus

ArticleYear
[First experience of PUVA-therapy in lichen ruber planus].
    Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii, 1980, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Furocoumarins; Humans; Lichen Planus; Male; Methoxsalen; Middle Ag

1980
[Balneophotochemotherapy of lichen ruber. Personal results and comparison with photochemotherapy modalities employed up to now].
    Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete, 1997, Volume: 48, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Balneology; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Lichen Planus; Male; Methoxsalen; Middle

1997
Oral photochemotherapy in lichen planus (LP) and mycosis fungoides (MF): ultrastructural modifications of the infiltrating cells.
    Acta dermato-venereologica, 1979, Volume: 59, Issue:3

    Topics: Cell Nucleus; Cytoplasm; Humans; Lichen Planus; Methoxsalen; Mycosis Fungoides; Necrosis; Photochemo

1979
Oral photochemotherapy in the treatment of lichen planus (LP). Clinical results, histological and ultrastructural observations.
    The British journal of dermatology, 1978, Volume: 99, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Child; Female; Humans; Lichen Planus; Male; Methoxsalen; Middle Aged; Photochemotherapy

1978
Long-term efficacy of PUVA treatment in lichen planus: comparison of oral and external methoxsalen regimens.
    Photo-dermatology, 1987, Volume: 4, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Baths; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Lichen Planus; Methoxsalen; Middle Aged; PUV

1987