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Psoralen

Drugs used for pigmentation disorder

Description

Psoralens are used together with UV light to treat psoriasis, vitiligo, and skin nodules of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

Mechanism of action

Exact mechanism of action in the process of melanogenesis is unknown. The action depends upon the presence of functional melanocytes and their proliferation by the photoactivated psoralen.

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Mechanism of action

Exact mechanism of action in the process of melanogenesis is unknown. The action depends upon the presence of functional melanocytes and their proliferation by the photoactivated psoralen.

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