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
Estrogen
Clinical Applications
Estrogen is a hormone that plays a critical role in regulating hair growth in women, particularly by prolonging the anagen (growth) phase of the hair cycle.
Collagen production
Clinical Applications
Collagen production refers to the synthesis of collagen, a vital structural protein found in connective tissues throughout the body.
Cicatricial Alopecia
Clinical Applications
Cicatricial alopecia refers to a group of rare hair loss disorders that cause permanent destruction of hair follicles through inflammation and subsequent scarring.
Insulin Resistance
Clinical Applications
Insulin resistance occurs when the body’s cells become less responsive to insulin.
