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
Copper Peptides
Clinical Applications
Copper peptides are naturally occurring complexes of copper and amino acids that promote healing, reduce inflammation, and support hair follicle function.
Dermatitis
Clinical Applications
Dermatitis is a general term for inflammation of the skin, which can include the scalp and often results in itching, redness, and irritation.
Hair Density
Clinical Applications
Hair density refers to the number of individual hair strands per square centimeter of scalp.
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA)
Clinical Applications
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common hereditary form of hair loss characterized by gradual thinning of scalp hair.
