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
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)
Mechanisms of Action
ATP is the primary energy-carrying molecule found in the cells of all living organisms.
Cytochrome c oxidase (CCO)
Mechanisms of Action
Cytochrome c oxidase (CCO) is a vital enzyme in the mitochondrial respiratory chain that drives ATP production.
Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2)
Mechanisms of Action
PGD2 is a compound believed to inhibit hair follicle growth in bald scalps.
Hair Cycle Dysregulation
Mechanisms of Action
Hair cycle dysregulation refers to an imbalance in the natural phases of hair growth (anagen, catagen, telogen).
