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
Reactive oxygen species (ROS)
Mechanisms of Action
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are unstable molecules containing oxygen that can cause cellular damage at high concentrations.
Androgen Receptors
Mechanisms of Action
Androgen receptors are proteins inside cells that bind to male hormones like testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT), influencing hair follicle behavior and sensitivity.
Cytokines
Mechanisms of Action
Cytokines are small proteins involved in cell signaling that regulate immune responses, inflammation, and tissue repair throughout the body.
Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Mechanisms of Action
Hair follicle stem cells are undifferentiated cells located in the bulge region of the follicle.
