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    Glossary Psoralen

    naturally occurring compound that increases skin's sensitivity to UV light

    Psoralen is a naturally occurring compound found in certain plants that makes the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) light. It is often used in combination with UVA light therapy (PUVA) to treat skin conditions like psoriasis, vitiligo, and some types of alopecia. By intercalating into DNA, psoralen can help to slow down the rapid growth of skin cells or repigment the skin.

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    1. Combination Therapy with Cyclosporine and Psoralen Plus Ultraviolet A in the Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Study with a Self-Controlled Design 2013 · 21 citations
    2. NON-PSORALEN TREATMENT OF VITILIGO. PART II. LESS COMMONLY USED AND EXPERIMENTAL THERAPIES International Journal of Dermatology · 1992 · 19 citations
    3. Infant alopecia universalis: role of topical PUVA (psoralen ultraviolet A) radiation International Journal of Dermatology · 2005 · 4 citations
    4. Psoralea corylifolia L: Ethnobotanical, biological, and chemical aspects: A review Phytotherapy Research · 2017 · 196 citations
    5. Ethnopharmacological, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of Psoralea Corylifolia: A Review International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga · 2022 · 3 citations
    6. EFFECTIVENESS OF BAKUCHI (PSORALEA CORYLIFOLIA LINN.) AS RASAYANA THERAPY IN PSORIASIS - A CASE REPORT Kottakkal Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine And Research · 2025
    7. Traditional and Contemporary uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Psoralea corylifolia Linn. Journal of Ayurveda Campus · 2024
    8. ALOPESİ AREATADA TOPİKAL PSORALEN VE ULTRAVİOLE A FOTOKEMOTERAPİSİNİN ETKİNLİĞİNİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ DergiPark (Istanbul University) · 2015
    9. Fructus Psoraleae Treating in Androgenetic Alopecia Through 5-Α Reductase Inhibition and Nrf2-Keap1 Pathway 2024
    10. Alopecia areata International Journal of Dermatology · 2007 · 151 citations
    11. A review of acitretin, a systemic retinoid for the treatment of psoriasis Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy · 2005 · 75 citations
    12. Pathophysiology of vitiligo Clinics in dermatology · 1997 · 72 citations
    13. Permanent scalp alopecia related to breast cancer chemotherapy by sequential fluorouracil/epirubicin/cyclophosphamide (FEC) and docetaxel: a prospective study of 20 patients Annals of Oncology · 2012 · 68 citations
    14. Phototherapy in Childhood Pediatric Dermatology · 2008 · 65 citations
    15. Topical photochemotherapy for alopecia areata Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1985 · 63 citations
    16. Narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy for alopecia areata Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine · 2011 · 37 citations
    17. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Archives of Dermatology · 1979 · 37 citations
    18. Protective Effect of Superoxide Dismutase Against Hair Graying in a Mouse Model¶ Photochemistry and Photobiology · 2004 · 33 citations
    19. Medication-Induced Repigmentation of Gray Hair: A Systematic Review Skin appendage disorders · 2019 · 28 citations
    20. Generalized pustular psoriasis responsive to PUVA and oral cyclosporin therapy Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 1997 · 15 citations
    21. Protective Effect of Superoxide Dismutase Against Hair Graying in a Mouse Model<sup>¶</sup> Photochemistry and Photobiology · 2004 · 12 citations
    22. Photochemotherapy and Alopecia Areata International Journal of Dermatology · 1983 · 10 citations
    23. What’s new in the treatment of vitiligo 2001 · 8 citations
    24. Refractory cutaneous lichenoid sarcoidosis treated with tranilast Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2010 · 7 citations
    25. Phytochemical study of <i>Bituminaria basaltica</i> aerial parts, an Italian endemism Natural Product Research · 2017 · 5 citations
    26. Turban PUVASOL: An effective treatment in alopecia totalis International journal of trichology · 2010 · 5 citations
    27. Green tea in dermatology. PubMed · 2013 · 5 citations
    28. Dermatological medications and local therapeutics Elsevier eBooks · 2014 · 4 citations
    29. Ultrastructure study of hair damage after ultraviolet irradiation Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2013 · 2 citations
    30. Alopecia areata Springer eBooks · 2005 · 1 citations