Effectiveness of 308-nm Excimer Laser Therapy in Treating Alopecia Areata by Examining Treated Sides of Selected Alopecic Patches

    January 2015 in “ Dermatology ”
    Ji Won Byun, Jong Hyuk Moon, Chan Yl Bang … Gwang Seong Choi
    Studysummary This study found that 308-nm excimer laser therapy improved hair diameter in alopecia areata patients, as shown by photographic assessments and a side-by-side comparison with control patches.
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