What are photoreceptors?
Photoreceptors are specialized molecules or proteins that detect and respond to light energy.
In Photobiomodulation (PBMT), photoreceptors such as cytochrome c oxidase (CCO) absorb light photons, triggering cellular responses that boost energy production and tissue repair.
Targeting photoreceptors in scalp tissues allows red light therapy to specifically activate regenerative pathways critical for promoting hair follicle health and growth.
Related terms
Cold Laser Therapy
Light & Technology
Cold laser therapy, also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), is a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate hair follicles and improve growth.
Chromophore
Light & Technology
A chromophore is a molecule or molecular structure that absorbs specific wavelengths of light.
Melanin
Light & Technology
Melanin is the pigment responsible for hair, skin, and eye color.
620 nm wavelength
Light & Technology
The 620 nm wavelength refers to a specific wavelength of light linked to DHT inhibition.
