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methoxsalen and Melanosis

methoxsalen has been researched along with Melanosis 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.

Melanosis: Disorders of increased melanin pigmentation that develop without preceding inflammatory disease.

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
Lerner, AB1

Reviews

1 review available for methoxsalen and Melanosis

ArticleYear
The Seiji memorial lecture. Pigment stories: from vitiligo to melanomas and points in between.
    Pigment cell research, 1992, Volume: Suppl 2

    Topics: Adult; Female; Humans; Hydroquinones; Male; Melanoma; Melanosis; Methoxsalen; Nevus, Pigmented; Para

1992