Clinical Paper- Professor Nabeel K Al Hamzawi

Evaluation Of The Efficacy and Safety of 308-nm Monochromatic Excimer Lamp in The Treatment of Resistant Alopecia Areata

Context

Treatment of resistant alopecia areata (AA) can be very challenging and include many options with variable efficacy and safety profiles. The 308-nm excimer lamp has been claimed to offer an effective alternative without significant risks, though there exists a lack of guidelines in this setting.


Subjects and Methods

Eighteen patients with multiple AA were enrolled in this study. All patients were treated with a 308-nm monochromatic excimer lamp, in two sessions per week for 12 weeks. The efficacy of this modality was evaluated using two methods, namely the Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score and digital photographs which were taken at four points (baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks). The safety of the equipment was evaluated by the objective recording of adverse reactions and patient satisfaction. Follow-up continued for 6 months after treatment to assess the level of recurrence.

Alopecia Study by Professor Nabeel K Al Hamzawi

Professor Nabeel K Al Hamzawi