Focal Resolution of Alopecia Areata in Response to Potential Smartwatch-Mediated Photobiomodulation
June 2025
in “
British Journal of Dermatology
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TLDR Smartwatch light therapy may help regrow hair in alopecia areata.
The document discusses a case where a patient with refractory alopecia universalis experienced significant hair regrowth in a specific area beneath a smartwatch. The smartwatch emits green, red, and infrared light, which is used to monitor vital signs. This observation supports the potential use of photobiomodulation, a light therapy traditionally using red and near-infrared light, as a treatment for alopecia areata.