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.
Related terms
Crown Thinning
Clinical Applications
Crown thinning refers to hair loss that occurs at the top rear portion of the scalp, often an early indicator of male pattern baldness.
Trichology
Clinical Applications
Trichology is the branch of dermatology that focuses on the scientific study of hair and scalp health.
Telangiectasia
Clinical Applications
Telangiectasia refers to small, visible blood vessels near the skin surface.
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.
