Alopecia Management - An Update 2023
DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.108531
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Overview of the Role of 308 Monochromatic Excimer Phototherapy for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

Abstract: Treatment of alopecia areata (AA) remains challenging despite the advancement in all these years. Excimer phototherapy has been claimed to offer a practical alternative therapeutic option without significant risks. It is considered a “super-narrowband” UVB light source that emits energy at 308 nm. Excimer laser treatment achieves a remarkable effect in T cell-mediated disorders; thus, it has been used successfully in patients with AA. Compared with narrowband UVB, the excimer laser can induce apoptosis in vitr… Show more

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