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    GlossaryEndocannabinoid System

    complex cell-signaling system regulating mood, appetite, and pain

    The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is a complex cell-signaling system found in the human body that plays a crucial role in regulating a variety of physiological processes, including mood, appetite, pain sensation, and immune response. It consists of endocannabinoids (naturally occurring compounds), receptors (CB1 and CB2), and enzymes that synthesize and degrade these compounds, helping to maintain homeostasis or balance within the body.

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      community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

      in Research/Science  235 upvotes 1 year ago
      Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.

      community Weed/THC effects on hair growth/hair loss, and vitality of organ-culture human follicle studies (research review)

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Cannabis and THC may have mixed effects on hair, with some studies suggesting potential negative impacts on hair growth in isolated hair follicles, but these results are hard to apply to living humans. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used for hair loss, and the effects of cannabis might be neutral or vary based on individual factors.