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Methoxsalen

Drugs used for psoriasis

Description

Methoxsalen belongs to the group of medicines called psoralens. It is used along with ultraviolet light (found in sunlight and some special lamps) in a treatment called PUVA to treat vitiligo, a disease in which skin color is lost, and psoriasis, a skin condition associated with red and scaly patches.

Mechanism of action

Psoriasis, vitiligo.

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Mechanism of action

Psoriasis, vitiligo.

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