Photobiomodulation With a Continuous Wave Red Laser (660 Nm) as Monotherapy for Adult Alopecia Areata: A Case Presentation

July 2023 in “ Journal of lasers in medical sciences ”

Luiz Felipe Palma, Luana Campos, Cristina Maria Arvate Álvares, Rafael Verardi Serrano, Luís Otávio Carvalho de Moraes

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Studysummary This case report describes the first use of photobiomodulation therapy with a continuous wave red laser (660 nm) as monotherapy for alopecia areata, resulting in significant hair regrowth within 7 days, though further research is needed for conclusive evidence.

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