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methoxsalen and Skin Diseases, Vascular

methoxsalen has been researched along with Skin Diseases, Vascular 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.

Skin Diseases, Vascular: Skin diseases affecting or involving the cutaneous blood vessels and generally manifested as inflammation, swelling, erythema, or necrosis in the affected area.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Livedoid vasculitis is a chronic disorder manifested as recurrent, painful, reticulated, and ulcerative lesions of the legs, which result in ivory atrophic scars with peripheral telangiectasia and hyperpigmentation."2.70Livedoid vasculitis responding to PUVA therapy. ( Choi, HJ; Hann, SK; Kim, SM; Lee, JH; Park, YK, 2001)

Research

Studies (1)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Lee, JH1
Choi, HJ1
Kim, SM1
Hann, SK1
Park, YK1

Trials

1 trial available for methoxsalen and Skin Diseases, Vascular

ArticleYear
Livedoid vasculitis responding to PUVA therapy.
    International journal of dermatology, 2001, Volume: 40, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Biopsy; Female; Humans; Male; Methoxsalen; PUVA Therapy; Skin; Skin Diseases, Vascular; Treat

2001