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methoxsalen and Scleroderma, Limited

methoxsalen has been researched along with Scleroderma, Limited 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.

Scleroderma, Limited: The least progressive form of SYSTEMIC SCLERODERMA with skin thickening restricted to the face, neck and areas distal to the elbows and/or knees, sparing the trunk. The CREST SYNDROME is a form of limited scleroderma.

Research

Studies (1)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Pavlotsky, F1
Sakka, N1
Lozinski, A1
Barzilai, A1

Trials

1 trial available for methoxsalen and Scleroderma, Limited

ArticleYear
Bath psoralen-UVA photochemotherapy for localized scleroderma: experience from a single institute.
    Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine, 2013, Volume: 29, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Baths; Child; Dermis; Female; Humans; Male; Methoxsalen; Middle Aged; Photo

2013