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
Scalp blood flow
Clinical Applications
Scalp blood flow refers to the circulation of blood through the vessels supplying nutrients and oxygen to the scalp and hair follicles.
Alopecia Areata
Clinical Applications
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that causes patchy hair loss when the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles.
Finasteride
Clinical Applications
Finasteride is an oral prescription medication that blocks the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
Microneedling
Clinical Applications
Microneedling is a technique that creates micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate healing.
