What is insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance occurs when the body’s cells become less responsive to insulin, leading to elevated blood glucose and hormonal imbalances. It is commonly associated with PCOS in women.
Insulin resistance can contribute to hair thinning by increasing androgen levels, which negatively affect follicular activity and accelerate miniaturization of hair follicles.
Red light therapy does not treat insulin resistance directly, but it can support healthier follicle function and potentially mitigate androgen-driven thinning when used alongside medical or dietary interventions.
Related terms
Autoimmune Response
Clinical Applications
An autoimmune response is a malfunction of the immune system in which the body mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues, including hair follicles.
Lichen Planopilaris
Clinical Applications
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is a rare inflammatory condition that results in scarring alopecia.
Minoxidil
Clinical Applications
Minoxidil is a topical medication that promotes hair regrowth by prolonging the growth phase.
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA)
Clinical Applications
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common hereditary form of hair loss characterized by gradual thinning of scalp hair.
