What is folliculitis?
Folliculitis is the inflammation or infection of hair follicles, typically caused by bacteria, fungi, or physical irritation. It can result in red bumps, itching, or temporary hair shedding.
If left untreated, chronic folliculitis can damage hair follicles and contribute to long-term thinning or scarring alopecia. Triggers may include tight hairstyles, friction, or scalp hygiene issues.
Red light therapy may support recovery from folliculitis by reducing inflammation and stimulating the skin’s natural healing processes, especially when used alongside appropriate medical treatments.
Related terms
Hair Density
Clinical Applications
Hair density refers to the number of individual hair strands per square centimeter of scalp.
Microneedling
Clinical Applications
Microneedling is a technique that creates micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate healing.
Inflammatory Alopecia
Clinical Applications
Inflammatory alopecia is hair loss caused by persistent or chronic inflammation that damages or destroys hair follicles.
Balding Pattern
Clinical Applications
A balding pattern refers to the typical progression of hair loss, often influenced by genetics and commonly classified using scales like the Norwood-Hamilton or Ludwig scales.
