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TRIOXSALEN
Pigmenting photosensitizing agent obtained from different plants, mainly psoralea corylifolia. It is administered either topically or orally in conjunction with ultravioleteasy in the treatment of vitiligo.
Pharmacological action: photosensitizing agents.
Chemical name: 7H-Furo(3,2-g)(1)benzopyran-7-one, 2,5,9-trimethyl-