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Kinetics of phototoxicity in trioxysalen bath psoralen plus ultraviolet A photochemotherapy.

Abstract
A trioxysalen bath is a safe alternative to systemic 8-methoxypsoralen in long-term psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA) treatment. The kinetics of its main side-effect, the strong phototoxicity, has not been thoroughly studied. This study determined the degree and persistence of phototoxicity after a single 10 min bath at a trioxysalen concentration of 0.33 mg/l. The buttock skin of 16 healthy volunteers was irradiated with UVA 10 min, and 1, 3, 9 and 24h after the bath. The minimal phototoxic dose (MPD) was assessed 48, 72 and 96h after the bath. In general, the 96 h reading showed the lowest values of MPD; for example, a median of 0.14 J/cm2 (95% confidence interval 0.10-0.14 J/cm2) at sites irradiated 10 min after the bath. The values increased progressively with later irradiation, and the maximum dose applied, 18.32 J/cm2, failed to produce any redness when irradiation was given 24 h after the bath. Substantial phototoxicity persists up to at least 9h after the trioxysalen bath, making it wise for patients to avoid sunshine for at least the rest of the day.
AuthorsE Snellman, T Rantanen
JournalActa dermato-venereologica (Acta Derm Venereol) 2001 Jun-Jul Vol. 81 Issue 3 Pg. 171-4 ISSN: 0001-5555 [Print] Sweden
PMID11558870 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Photosensitizing Agents
  • Trioxsalen
Topics
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Baths
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • PUVA Therapy
  • Photosensitizing Agents (administration & dosage, adverse effects, pharmacokinetics)
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Skin (drug effects, radiation effects)
  • Trioxsalen (administration & dosage, adverse effects, pharmacokinetics)

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