Search
for

    Did you mean Hormones?
    GlossaryHormones

    chemical messengers regulating bodily functions via the bloodstream

    Hormones are chemical messengers produced by glands in the endocrine system that travel through the bloodstream to tissues and organs, regulating various bodily functions such as growth, metabolism, and mood. In the context of hair and alopecia, hormones like androgens can influence hair growth and loss, with imbalances potentially leading to conditions like androgenetic alopecia.

    Related Terms

    Sort by

    Learn

    5 / 18 results

      learn Melatonin

      hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair

      learn Estradiol

      an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women

      learn Finasteride

      Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

      learn Hydrocortisone

      a synthetic cortisol used for anti-inflammatory effects

      learn Alfatradiol

      a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen