Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Alopecia areata is loss of hair from localized or diffuse areas of hair-bearing area of the skin. Recently there are reports of efficacy of the 308-nm excimer radiation for this condition. OBJECTIVE: MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eighteen patients with 42 recalcitrant patches (including 1 adult with alopecia totalis) were enrolled in this study. The lesions were treated with the 308-nm excimer laser twice a week for a period of 12 weeks; one lesion on each patient was left as a control for comparison. RESULTS: There were 7 males and 11 females in this study. Regrowth of hair was observed in 17 (41.5%) patches. Thirteen of the 18 lesions in scalp showed a complete regrowth of hair. The extremity regions failed to show a response. Atopic diatheses had an unfavorable effect on the outcome in our patients. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Nawaf Al-Mutairi |
Journal | Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
(Dermatol Surg)
Vol. 33
Issue 12
Pg. 1483-7
(Dec 2007)
ISSN: 1524-4725 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 18076615
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Alopecia Areata
(radiotherapy)
- Child
- Female
- Humans
- Lasers, Excimer
(therapeutic use)
- Low-Level Light Therapy
- Male
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