What are corticosteroids?
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.
These medications can be administered topically, orally, or through injections to reduce scalp inflammation and limit further follicular damage.
While corticosteroids manage the immune response, red light therapy can complement them by encouraging follicle recovery and improving scalp microcirculation.
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Insulin Resistance
Clinical Applications
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Finasteride
Clinical Applications
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Telangiectasia
Clinical Applications
Telangiectasia refers to small, visible blood vessels near the skin surface.
Hair Density
Clinical Applications
Hair density refers to the number of individual hair strands per square centimeter of scalp.
