What is the catagen phase?
The catagen phase is a short transitional period in the hair growth cycle when active growth stops and the hair follicle prepares to shed.
While red light therapy primarily targets the anagen phase, supporting follicular metabolism during catagen can help preserve hair structures and delay the progression to shedding.
Understanding the catagen phase helps optimize red light therapy protocols aimed at extending the growth phase and minimizing follicle dormancy periods.
Related terms
Anagen phase
Biological Concepts
The anagen phase is the active growth stage of the hair cycle during which hair follicles produce new hair.
Hair cycle
Biological Concepts
The hair cycle refers to the continuous process of hair growth, regression, rest, and shedding through the anagen, catagen, telogen, and exogen phases.
Telogen phase
Biological Concepts
The telogen phase is the resting stage of the hair cycle when hair follicles are dormant before shedding and renewing their growth cycle.
Exogen phase
Biological Concepts
The exogen phase is the part of the hair growth cycle when hair fibers are shed from the follicle as a natural renewal process.
