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GlossaryNeurotransmitters

chemical messengers transmitting signals between neurons in the nervous system

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the nervous system. They play a crucial role in regulating a wide range of bodily functions, including mood, sleep, and muscle movement, by binding to specific receptors on the target cells.

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research Stress-Induced Interaction of Skin Immune Cells, Hormones, and Neurotransmitters

88 citations, May 2020 in “Clinical therapeutics”

Stress can worsen skin diseases by affecting immune cells, hormones, and neurotransmitters in the skin.

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community 5α-Reductase inhibitors do not impair cognition.

in Research/Science 27 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation concludes that finasteride, a 5α-Reductase inhibitor used for hair loss, does not impair cognition either short-term or long-term. It suggests "brain fog" is not caused by the medication.

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