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    Glossary Hormones

    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.

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    1. Melatonin Hormone that regulates sleep, sold as a supplement
    2. Estradiol Estrogen hormone, prescribed in tablet, patch and gel forms
    3. Hydrocortisone Mild corticosteroid used on the skin and scalp
    4. Finasteride Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically
    5. Hair Transplant Surgery that moves hair follicles from the back of the scalp to thinning areas