What is telogen effluvium?
Telogen effluvium is a condition characterized by diffuse hair shedding triggered by stress, illness, or hormonal changes.
Unlike androgenetic alopecia (AGA), telogen effluvium typically involves an abrupt shift of hair follicles from the growth phase into the resting phase, leading to shedding.
Red light therapy may help stabilize the follicular environment during telogen effluvium by improving cellular metabolism, supporting mitochondrial function, and encouraging a faster return to the active anagen phase.
Related terms
Minoxidil
Clinical Applications
Minoxidil is a topical medication that promotes hair regrowth by prolonging the growth phase.
Caffeine Topicals
Clinical Applications
Caffeine topicals are hair care products infused with caffeine, believed to stimulate hair follicles and counteract the effects of DHT, a hormone linked to hair loss.
Scalp blood flow
Clinical Applications
Scalp blood flow refers to the circulation of blood through the vessels supplying nutrients and oxygen to the scalp and hair follicles.
Intradermal Injections
Clinical Applications
Intradermal injections are a delivery method where substances are injected into the dermal layer.
