Furocoumarins

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Also known as:  Psoralens

 

Description

Furocoumarins are a group of Coumarin Neoflavonoid Bioflavonoids.

 

Therapeutic Usage of Furocoumarins

Skin

 Furocoumarins (Psoralens) are sometimes used in the treatment of Psoriasis(in combination with UV-A exposre – this treatment is known as PUVA therapy).  [1]

 Activated Furocoumarins are sometimes used for the treatment of Vitiligo.

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