What is collagen?
Collagen is a structural protein that provides strength, elasticity, and integrity to the skin and scalp, creating a healthy environment for hair follicles.
It supports the dermal matrix around follicles and helps maintain scalp tissue resilience, especially as the body’s natural collagen production decreases with age.
Red light therapy may help stimulate collagen production, indirectly supporting hair growth by enhancing scalp health and nutrient delivery to follicles.
Related terms
Cytokines
Mechanisms of Action
Cytokines are small proteins involved in cell signaling that regulate immune responses, inflammation, and tissue repair throughout the body.
Vasodilation
Mechanisms of Action
Vasodilation is the widening of blood vessels, resulting in increased blood flow to tissues.
Growth Factors
Mechanisms of Action
Growth factors are naturally occurring proteins that stimulate cell proliferation, differentiation, and healing.
Photobiomodulation (PBMT)
Mechanisms of Action
Photobiomodulation (PBMT) is a therapeutic technique that uses specific light wavelengths to stimulate biological processes at the cellular level.
