Psoralen

Psoralen is a chemical that is used in phototherapy to treat psoriasis. It is a photosensitizer, that is, a substance that makes the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet radiation.

Psoralen is used in combination with ultraviolet light to cause damage to skin cells that cause psoriasis symptoms. After this, the skin begins to produce more collagen and other proteins, which leads to improved skin condition.

Psoralen phototherapy is one of the most effective treatments for psoriasis, but it can also cause side effects such as skin redness, itching and dryness. Therefore, before starting treatment, you should consult your doctor and follow all instructions for use.

Psoralens are plant-bacterial compounds that can be converted under the influence of ultraviolet irradiation into the pigment tryptamine, which turns into the hormone serotonin. Psoralen pigments are mainly found in Ginseng root and grapes. Since ancient times, wines made from grapes have been used by healers to treat various diseases, with blood and skin diseases occupying a special place among them. The antibacterial effect of psoralens is due to the ability of these plant substances to inhibit the vital activity of many microorganisms.

Tryptamines increase cerebral blood flow, moderately dilate the vessels of the heart and brain, and increase general and peripheral vascular tone. Tryptamines stimulate the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system (they increase cardiac output, heart rate - from 110 beats/min to 150, increase blood pressure by 16 mm Hg