What are T-cells?
T-cells are a type of white blood cell that plays a central role in immune response, including recognizing and attacking infected or abnormal cells.
In autoimmune hair loss conditions like alopecia areata, T-cells mistakenly target healthy hair follicles.
Red light therapy has demonstrated immune-modulating properties that may reduce T-cell-driven inflammation and support follicular recovery in certain autoimmune cases.
Related terms
Reactive oxygen species (ROS)
Mechanisms of Action
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are unstable molecules containing oxygen that can cause cellular damage at high concentrations.
Photobiomodulation (PBMT)
Mechanisms of Action
Photobiomodulation (PBMT) is a therapeutic technique that uses specific light wavelengths to stimulate biological processes at the cellular level.
Keratinocytes
Mechanisms of Action
Keratinocytes are cells in the epidermis responsible for producing keratin.
Cytokines
Mechanisms of Action
Cytokines are small proteins involved in cell signaling that regulate immune responses, inflammation, and tissue repair throughout the body.
