Scalp Sebaceous Physiology
January 2017
in “
Springer eBooks
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sebaceous glands sebum production hormones scarring alopecia androgenetic alopecia aging Substance P endocannabinoids capsaicin sebocyte lipid synthesis differentiation proliferation hair loss male pattern baldness female pattern baldness aging skin nerve growth factor cannabinoids chili pepper extract
TLDR The document concludes that scalp health is influenced by complex factors affecting sebaceous glands, including hormones, aging, and various substances.
The document "Scalp Sebaceous Physiology" examines the role of sebaceous glands in scalp health, detailing their structure, sebum production, and the factors that influence their function. It highlights that the scalp has a high density of these glands, which are affected by hormones and can be linked to conditions like scarring alopecia and androgenetic alopecia. The study also explores the effects of aging on gland function and how various substances, including Substance P, endocannabinoids, and capsaicin, can impact sebocyte activities like lipid synthesis, differentiation, and proliferation. The document underscores the complexity of sebaceous gland regulation by both internal and external factors.
