What is melanin?
Melanin is the natural pigment responsible for hair, skin, and eye color. It exists in varying types and concentrations depending on genetic and environmental factors.
Melanin in the hair shaft may influence how light energy is absorbed and distributed during red light or laser therapy, potentially affecting treatment outcomes.
Understanding melaninās role is key when calibrating red light therapy devices, especially since individuals with darker hair or skin may absorb energy differently than those with lighter tones.
Related terms
Nanoparticles
Light & Technology
Nanoparticles are ultra-small particles used to improve delivery of active ingredients.
Visible light spectrum
Light & Technology
The visible light spectrum is the range of electromagnetic wavelengths that are perceptible to the human eye, typically spanning from about 380 nm to 750 nm.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Light & Technology
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a broad-spectrum light therapy that emits multiple wavelengths.
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT)
Light & Technology
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a treatment that uses low-intensity lasers or LEDs to stimulate cellular activity without heating tissues.
