A Review of Monochromatic Light Devices for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

    December 2017 in “ Lasers in Medical Science ”
    Evan Darwin, Harleen Arora, Penelope A. Hirt … Joaquín J. Jiménez
    Studysummary This review assessed evidence on laser therapies for alopecia areata, reporting that the 308-nm excimer laser showed hair regrowth in several studies, while more research is needed for other laser types.
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