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Glossary 308-nm excimer laser

medical device emitting 308-nm UV light for skin treatments

A 308-nm excimer laser is a medical device that emits ultraviolet light at a wavelength of 308 nanometers. It is commonly used in dermatology to treat various skin conditions, including psoriasis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata, by targeting specific areas of the skin to reduce inflammation and stimulate pigment production. This precise wavelength allows for targeted treatment with minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

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research Treatment of Vitiligo With the 308-nm Xenon Chloride Excimer Laser

63 citations , December 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology”

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research Clinical response and time to improvement with 308-nm excimer laser therapy in scarring alopecia: a retrospective cohort study

July 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

This study observed that excimer laser therapy led to subjective improvements in hair appearance for 60% of scarring alopecia patients and reduced symptoms like scalp pain, burning, and pruritus, indicating potential as an adjunctive treatment for inflammatory control and disease stabilization.

research Excimer 308-nm laser for the treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia: an observational study in 30 patients

June 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine”

This study evaluated the 308-nm excimer laser as an adjuvant treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia and found it may stabilize hairline recession and improve erythema and perifollicular hyperkeratosis, with transient erythema as the only reported adverse effect.

research Evaluation of the Efficacy of Excimer Light 308 nm Wavelength Versus Low Level Laser in Treatment of Alopecia Areata

August 2021 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research”

In this study, both excimer light and low level light therapy were found to be safe and effective for treating alopecia areata, with excimer light showing better and more sustained improvement.

research The Use of 308-nm Excimer Laser Therapy in Alopecia Areata and Primary Cicatricial Alopecia: A Systematic Review

July 2026 in “Applied Sciences”

This review suggests that 308 nm excimer therapy may offer a well-tolerated non-pharmacologic option for alopecia areata, with more limited evidence for its effectiveness in lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia.

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