Phototherapy for Alopecia Areata

    May 2016 in “ Clinics in dermatology ”
    Oliverio Welsh
    Studysummary This article reviews the use of phototherapy for alopecia areata and highlights its potential due to the therapy's modulatory effects on the skin's immune system, but it presents no new research findings.
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