Substance: Trioxsalen Trisoralen is a prescription drug which bodybuilders often use to enhance tanning. A deep dark tan is a precious commodity to a bodybuilder. Trisoralen will make muscles look bigger and harder while giving the illusion of less body fat. Trisoralen is used for the treatment of vitiligo, which is a condition where skin pigmentation fades. This is usually what the drug is prescribed for, but doctors do prescribe it to especially pale patients who might be headed for a tropical vacation. The drug increases tolerance to solar exposure and enhances pigmentation. Trisoralen seems to act on melanin, which is what is responsible for a person’s natural skin pigmentation. The drug works only if it is taken prior to sun exposure. Recommended use of the drug for accelerating tanning is outlined. The drug should not be taken for more than ...

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