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How is Macsoralen used for the treatment of vitiligo?
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I want to know about Macsoralen solution for the treatment of vitiligo.
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Dr Chandra M GulhatiMar 25, 2006
Editor, MIMS,
New Delhi
New Delhi
The brand name is Macsoralen which contains a medicine called methoxsalen. It can be taken by mouth or applied to the lesion in vitiligo. The dose is 20 mg with food or milk 2 hours before measured doses of UV light or sunlight. When used as lotion: 1:10 dilution to be used and expose to measured UV light once a week.
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