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Tag: Furocoumarin

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Understanding Medications: What is another name for Psoralen?

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Dating back to 1550 BC, plant-based psoralens were used to treat skin conditions, and today, **methoxsalen** is the most common answer to 'What is another name for Psoralen?' for clinical use. This photosensitizing compound, a member of the furocoumarin family, is primarily utilized in photochemotherapy for dermatological issues like psoriasis and vitiligo.