What is an autoimmune response?
An autoimmune response is a malfunction of the immune system in which the body mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues, including hair follicles.
This process can trigger various forms of hair loss, such as alopecia areata or lichen planopilaris. Chronic inflammation around the follicle can lead to thinning or scarring alopecia.
Red light therapy may help regulate immune activity by reducing inflammation and promoting tissue repair, offering a supportive approach to autoimmune-related hair conditions.
Related terms
Diffuse Thinning
Clinical Applications
Diffuse thinning refers to uniform hair loss across the entire scalp rather than in defined patches or regions.
Cicatricial Alopecia
Clinical Applications
Cicatricial alopecia refers to a group of rare hair loss disorders that cause permanent destruction of hair follicles through inflammation and subsequent scarring.
Collagen production
Clinical Applications
Collagen production refers to the synthesis of collagen, a vital structural protein found in connective tissues throughout the body.
Minoxidil
Clinical Applications
Minoxidil is a topical medication that promotes hair regrowth by prolonging the growth phase.
