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Photochemotherapy with Furocoumarins (Psoralens)

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Photochemotherapy is the combined use of a photosensitizing chemical compound with non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation to bring about a therapeutically beneficial result not produced by the drug or radiation alone. The drug may be applied topically or administered systemically to reach the skin via the circulation and is subsequently activated by irradiation with appropriate wavelengths.

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  1. Department of Dermatology, University of Innsbruck, Anichstr. 35, A-6020, Innsbruck, Austria

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Hönigsmann, H. (1982). Photochemotherapy with Furocoumarins (Psoralens). In: Hélène, C., Charlier, M., Montenay-Garestier, T., Laustriat, G. (eds) Trends in Photobiology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-9203-7_26

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