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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. NON-PSORALEN TREATMENT OF VITILIGO. PART II. LESS COMMONLY USED AND EXPERIMENTAL THERAPIES International Journal of Dermatology · 1992 · 19 citations
    2. 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
    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. What’s new in the treatment of vitiligo 2001 · 8 citations
    11. Dermatological medications and local therapeutics Elsevier eBooks · 2014 · 4 citations
    12. 14 Dermatological drugs, topical agents, and cosmetics Side effects of drugs annual · 2007 · 1 citations
    13. Alopecia areata. PubMed · 1990 · 1 citations
    14. CHARACTERIZATION OF PHOTOSENSITIZING EFFECTS BY TOPICAL DELIVERY OF ALPHA-TERTHIENYL AND UVA Clinical research · 1985
    15. Dermatologic therapy: December 1986 to December 1987 Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1988
    16. Alopecia areata International Journal of Dermatology · 2007 · 151 citations
    17. A review of acitretin, a systemic retinoid for the treatment of psoriasis Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy · 2005 · 75 citations
    18. Pathophysiology of vitiligo Clinics in dermatology · 1997 · 72 citations
    19. 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
    20. Phototherapy in Childhood Pediatric Dermatology · 2008 · 65 citations
    21. Topical photochemotherapy for alopecia areata Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1985 · 63 citations
    22. Narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy for alopecia areata Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine · 2011 · 37 citations
    23. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Archives of Dermatology · 1979 · 37 citations
    24. Protective Effect of Superoxide Dismutase Against Hair Graying in a Mouse Model¶ Photochemistry and Photobiology · 2004 · 33 citations
    25. Medication-Induced Repigmentation of Gray Hair: A Systematic Review Skin appendage disorders · 2019 · 28 citations
    26. Generalized pustular psoriasis responsive to PUVA and oral cyclosporin therapy Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 1997 · 15 citations
    27. Protective Effect of Superoxide Dismutase Against Hair Graying in a Mouse Model<sup>¶</sup> Photochemistry and Photobiology · 2004 · 12 citations
    28. Photochemotherapy and Alopecia Areata International Journal of Dermatology · 1983 · 10 citations
    29. Refractory cutaneous lichenoid sarcoidosis treated with tranilast Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2010 · 7 citations
    30. Phytochemical study of <i>Bituminaria basaltica</i> aerial parts, an Italian endemism Natural Product Research · 2017 · 5 citations