What is androgenetic alopecia (AGA)?
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common hereditary form of hair loss characterized by gradual thinning of scalp hair.
AGA involves progressive hair follicle miniaturization, where follicles shrink and produce finer hairs over time. Hormonal influences like dihydrotestosterone (DHT) play a significant role in this condition.
Red light therapy has emerged as a non-invasive intervention for AGA, offering a way to energize shrinking follicles, extend the anagen phase, and potentially reverse follicular decline.
Related terms
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
Clinical Applications
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a hair transplant method where individual follicular units are extracted directly from the donor area and implanted into thinning or bald areas of the scalp.
Microneedling
Clinical Applications
Microneedling is a technique that creates micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate healing.
Folliculitis
Clinical Applications
Folliculitis is the inflammation or infection of hair follicles, typically caused by bacteria, fungi, or physical irritation.
Intradermal Injections
Clinical Applications
Intradermal injections are a delivery method where substances are injected into the dermal layer.
