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methoxsalen and Urticaria

methoxsalen has been researched along with Urticaria 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.

Urticaria: A vascular reaction of the skin characterized by erythema and wheal formation due to localized increase of vascular permeability. The causative mechanism may be allergy, infection, or stress.

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (66.67)18.7374
1990's1 (33.33)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Epstein, JH1
Bech-Thomsen, N1
Wulf, HC1
Greaves, MW1

Reviews

2 reviews available for methoxsalen and Urticaria

ArticleYear
Phototoxicity and photoallergy in man.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1983, Volume: 8, Issue:2

    Topics: Acute Disease; Allergens; Anti-Infective Agents; Antigen-Antibody Complex; Chronic Disease; Dermatit

1983
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

1 other study available for methoxsalen and Urticaria

ArticleYear
8-Methoxypsoralen urticaria.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1994, Volume: 31, Issue:6

    Topics: Dermatitis, Contact; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Humans; Methoxsalen; Middle Aged; Urticaria

1994