Blue Light Stimulatory Effect on Hair Growth Mediated by Opsin and Cryptochrome Photoreceptors

    April 2018 in “ ˜The œjournal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology ”
    Serena Buscone, N. Uzunbajakava, Andrei N. Mardaryev, Natalia V. Botchkareva
    Studysummary This study suggests that low-dose blue light (453nm) may positively affect hair growth by interacting with the receptors CRY1 and OPN3 in hair follicle cells.
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