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.
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
Clinical Applications
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a hair transplant method where individual follicular units are extracted directly from the donor area and implanted into thinning or bald areas of the scalp.
Minoxidil
Clinical Applications
Minoxidil is a topical medication that promotes hair regrowth by prolonging the growth phase.
Hair Density
Clinical Applications
Hair density refers to the number of individual hair strands per square centimeter of scalp.
