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GlossaryMelanocortin 1 Receptor

regulates melanin production, affecting hair and skin color

The Melanocortin 1 Receptor (MC1R) is a protein found on the surface of melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives skin, hair, and eyes their color. Variations in the MC1R gene can influence hair color, skin tone, and susceptibility to UV radiation, and are also associated with red hair and fair skin.

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research Melanocortin Receptor Type 2 (MC2R, ACTH Receptor) Expression in Patients with Alopecia Areata

22 citations , June 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Lower MC2R expression may contribute to alopecia areata.

research An Implication for Post-Transcriptional Control: Reciprocal Changes of Melanocortin Receptor Type 2 mRNA and Protein Expression in Alopecia Areata

7 citations , October 2010 in “Medical Hypotheses”

Alopecia areata may involve stress-related changes affecting hormone receptors, leading to reduced cortisol production.

research Sebocytes’ Makeup: Novel Mechanisms and Concepts in the Physiology of the Human Sebaceous Glands

58 citations , March 2011 in “Pflügers Archiv für die gesamte Physiologie des Menschen und der Tiere/Pflügers Archiv”

Hormones and signaling pathways control sebaceous gland function and could help treat acne.

research Genetics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

1 citations , March 2016

PCOS has a strong genetic basis, but more research is needed to fully understand it.

research Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone and the Skin

137 citations , January 2006 in “Frontiers in bioscience”

CRH in the skin acts like the body's stress response system, affecting cell behavior and immune activity.

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