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    They are drugs that increase sensitivity to solar radiation and promote repigmentation of vitiliginous areas of skin. Psoralens are furocoumarins which on photo activation stimulate melanocytes and induce their proliferation. They sensitize the skin to sunlight which then induces erythema, inflammation and pigmentation. They are applied topically as well as given orally. (Psoralen)
  • Trioxsalen
  • Methoxalen

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