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This source evaluates the clinical effectiveness of 308 nm monochromatic excimer phototherapy in treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, noting that both laser and lamp methods show promise without significant risks.

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.

This case series found that topical janus kinase inhibitors, along with oral fexofenadine and vitamin D supplementation, significantly reduced disease severity in Black pediatric patients with alopecia areata, demonstrating substantial hair regrowth and minimal adverse side effects.

This case series observed that five Black pediatric patients with moderate to severe alopecia areata showed significant hair regrowth and minimal disease activity after treatment with topical JAK inhibitors, vitamin D supplementation, and antihistamines, with additional therapies in some cases.

This review highlights that laser and light treatments could serve as safe and effective alternatives to current therapies for alopecia areata, with the excimer laser showing positive results, though further randomized controlled trials are necessary to establish optimal treatment protocols.