What is the anagen phase?
The anagen phase is the active growth stage of the hair cycle during which hair follicles produce new hair.
This phase is heavily influenced by cellular energy production, particularly ATP synthesis triggered by Photobiomodulation (PBMT) mechanisms like enhanced mitochondrial activity.
In red light therapy for hair growth, stimulating the anagen phase can lead to thicker, healthier hair and a prolonged growth cycle, improving overall scalp density.
Related terms
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.
Catagen phase
Biological Concepts
The catagen phase is a short transitional period in the hair growth cycle when active growth stops and the hair follicle prepares to shed.
Hair follicle miniaturization
Biological Concepts
Hair follicle miniaturization is the progressive shrinking of hair follicles, resulting in thinner, shorter, and less pigmented hairs.
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
Biological Concepts
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a potent androgen hormone linked to hair follicle miniaturization and androgenetic alopecia (AGA).
