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
Crown Thinning
Clinical Applications
Crown thinning refers to hair loss that occurs at the top rear portion of the scalp, often an early indicator of male pattern baldness.
Corticosteroids
Clinical Applications
Corticosteroids are a class of anti-inflammatory medications used to suppress immune activity in conditions such as alopecia areata and other autoimmune-related hair loss.
Scarring Alopecia
Clinical Applications
Scarring alopecia involves permanent hair loss caused by follicular scarring.
Insulin Resistance
Clinical Applications
Insulin resistance occurs when the body’s cells become less responsive to insulin.
