What is oxidative stress?
Oxidative stress is a condition where an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants leads to cellular damage.
Chronic oxidative stress can impair hair follicle function, contributing to conditions like telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia (AGA).
Red light therapy helps mitigate oxidative stress by boosting mitochondrial antioxidant defenses, supporting healthier hair follicle environments resistant to damage.
Related terms
Photobiomodulation (PBMT)
Mechanisms of Action
Photobiomodulation (PBMT) is a therapeutic technique that uses specific light wavelengths to stimulate biological processes at the cellular level.
Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2)
Mechanisms of Action
PGD2 is a compound believed to inhibit hair follicle growth in bald scalps.
T-Cells
Mechanisms of Action
T-cells are immune cells involved in targeting infected or abnormal tissues.
Hair Cycle Dysregulation
Mechanisms of Action
Hair cycle dysregulation refers to an imbalance in the natural phases of hair growth (anagen, catagen, telogen).
