308-Nanometer Excimer Light Therapy for Alopecia Universalis Resistant to Other Treatments: A Clinical Study of 11 Patients

April 2016 in “ Journal of Dermatology ”

Yukiyasu Arakawa, Tomoko Nomiyama, Norito Katoh

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Studysummary In this study, 308-nm excimer light therapy showed significant effects in some patients with treatment-resistant alopecia universalis, suggesting it as a potential alternative therapy.

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