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
Telogen effluvium
Clinical Applications
Telogen effluvium is a condition characterized by diffuse hair shedding triggered by stress, illness, or hormonal changes.
Caffeine Topicals
Clinical Applications
Caffeine topicals are hair care products infused with caffeine, believed to stimulate hair follicles and counteract the effects of DHT, a hormone linked to hair loss.
Diffuse Thinning
Clinical Applications
Diffuse thinning refers to uniform hair loss across the entire scalp rather than in defined patches or regions.
Trichology
Clinical Applications
Trichology is the branch of dermatology that focuses on the scientific study of hair and scalp health.