What Is Alopecia Areata?
9. Light Therapy
Light therapy is a treatment that has seen a surge in popularity in recent years. It is used to treat a wide range of conditions, mostly skin conditions. One condition that light therapy is used to treat is alopecia areata.
Light therapy is also known as phototherapy or photochemotherapy. Light therapy is often used in combination with oral medication and uses UV light to help stimulate the hair follicles in the skin. Treatment can often be done at a clinic or similar, while it is also often possible to purchase the equipment so you can perform the therapy on yourself at home.
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