Efficacy and Influence Factors of 308-nm Excimer Lamp with Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

    January 2020 in “ Lasers in Surgery and Medicine ”
    Anqi Li, Xianfu Meng, Xiao-Jing Xing … Chang-Jiu Li
    Studysummary This study found that combining a 308-nm excimer lamp with minoxidil led to significant hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, with side effects like hyperpigmentation being tolerable.
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