Trioxsalen (trimethylpsoralen, trioxysalen or trisoralen) is a furanocoumarin and a psoralen derivative. It is obtained from several plants, mainly Psoralea corylifolia. Like other psoralens it causes photosensitization of the skin. It is administered either topically or orally in conjunction with UV-A (the least damaging form of ultraviolet light...
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<chemical> Pigmenting photosensitizing agent obtained from several plants, mainly psoralea corylifolia. It is administered either topically or orally in conjunction with ultraviolet light in the treatment of vitiligo. ... Pharmacological action: photosensitizing agents. ... Chemical name: 7H-Furo(3,2-g)(1)benzopyran-7-one, 2,5,9-trimethyl- .....
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(tri-ok´sә-lәn) a psoralen used in conjunction with ultraviolet radiation exposure in treatment of vitiligo and psoriasis.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: trī-ok′să-len Definitions: 1. An orally effective pigmenting, photosensitizing agent; used as a tanning agent and in the treatment of vitiligo.
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