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. 1976 Nov;15(9):690-3.
doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4362.1976.tb01830.x.

Trimethoxypsoralen in vitiligo

R Annamalai, S A Subhan, M Vasantha, M B Lal

Trimethoxypsoralen in vitiligo

R Annamalai et al. Int J Dermatol. 1976 Nov.

Abstract

The treatment of vitiligo has been unsatisfactory. Introduction of systemic furocoumarins to treatment regimens has given very promising results. Trimethylpsoralen has been found to be more potent than 8-methoxypsoralen. In cases studied, ultraviolet irradiation of affected sites following topical application of trimethylpsoralen was found to hasten the process of repigmentation. Simultaneous treatment of underlying disease produced a quicker response followed by sustained relief.

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