Focal resolution of alopecia areata in response to potential smartwatch-mediated photobiomodulation
Photobiomodulation, a form of light therapy traditionally using red and near infrared light, has been proven to improve hair density in various alopecias. These images depict a solitary patch of striking hair regrowth beneath the site of a smartwatch in a patient with refractory alopecia universalis. The smartwatch emits green, red and infrared light in order to monitor vital signs, and lends support to the use of photobiomodulation as a treatment in alopecia areata.
Authors
- Christos Tziotzios (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1662-4494)
- Mhairi Duncan
Institutions
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Thomas Foundation (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- British Journal of Dermatology
- Published
- 2025-06-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf122
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dermatologic Treatments and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.00