Clinical Response and Time to Improvement with 308-nm Excimer Laser Therapy in Scarring Alopecia: A Retrospective Cohort Study

    July 2026 in “ Journal of Dermatological Treatment ”
    Archie Spindler, Derek Maas, Yana Boroumand … Kristen I. Lo Sicco
    Studysummary This study observed that excimer laser therapy led to subjective improvements in hair appearance for 60% of scarring alopecia patients and reduced symptoms like scalp pain, burning, and pruritus, indicating potential as an adjunctive treatment for inflammatory control and disease stabilization.
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