January 1985 in “Clinical research” This study found that topical alpha-terthienyl combined with UVA radiation rapidly induced dose-dependent cutaneous photosensitization in guinea pigs, suggesting potential for photochemotherapy in skin disorders without future carcinogenic risks.
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January 2008 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” This review discusses the effects of visible light on human skin, highlighting its role in pigmentation, thermal damage, and the treatment of several skin conditions, while noting limited sunscreen protection against it; no new clinical results are reported.
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March 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, multiple cutaneous adverse effects were observed in patients with metastatic malignant melanoma receiving BRAF inhibitors, but most were well managed with appropriate treatment.
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January 2011 in “Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine” This study found that phototoxic psoralen and ultraviolet A therapy with topical 8-MOP was effective in treating alopecia areata resistant to other treatments, improving hair regrowth with minimal side effects.
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December 2023 in “The Agrarian Scientific Journal” In this study, researchers observed that basil seed exudate provides a protective barrier against lead toxicity in the initial stages of seed germination, even though root hairs eventually suffer from necrosis, demonstrating acute but non-lethal phytotoxicity of lead in agricultural contexts.
