What is oxidative stress?
Oxidative stress is a condition where an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants leads to cellular damage.
Chronic oxidative stress can impair hair follicle function, contributing to conditions like telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia (AGA).
Red light therapy helps mitigate oxidative stress by boosting mitochondrial antioxidant defenses, supporting healthier hair follicle environments resistant to damage.
Related terms
Androgen Receptors
Mechanisms of Action
Androgen receptors are proteins inside cells that bind to male hormones like testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT), influencing hair follicle behavior and sensitivity.
Keratinocytes
Mechanisms of Action
Keratinocytes are cells in the epidermis responsible for producing keratin.
Mitochondria
Mechanisms of Action
increasing ATP production and supporting improved cellular repair and regeneration.
Because hair follicles are highly energy-dependent
Cytochrome c oxidase (CCO)
Mechanisms of Action
Cytochrome c oxidase (CCO) is a vital enzyme in the mitochondrial respiratory chain that drives ATP production.
