Table 3. Evidence-based statement and expert consensus of device-based treatment.
| Statement | Level of evidence | Strength of recommendation | Percentage of participants with score ≥7 | Average agreement score (range) | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| We conditionally recommend excimer laser treatment for patients with AA. | 3a | C | 49.0 | 6.3 | |
| We conditionally recommend cryotherapy for patients with AA. | 3b | C | 38.8 | 6.2 | |
| We conditionally recommend microneedling as a combination therapy for patients with AA. | 4 | C | 12.2 | 4.6 | |
| We conditionally recommend platelet-rich plasma intralesional injection for patients with AA. | 2b | C | 16.3 | 4.6 | |
| We recommend using wigs or hair prostheses for patients with recalcitrant AA. | 4 | C | 93.9 | 8.3 | Yes |
AA: alopecia areata.