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GlossaryMelanocyte-Stimulating Hormone

regulates melanin production, affecting skin and hair pigmentation

Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH) is a peptide hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin, hair, and eye color. It plays a crucial role in protecting the skin from UV radiation by increasing melanin synthesis, which can lead to tanning.

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research [Effect of Tribulus terrestris extract on melanocyte-stimulating hormone expression in mouse hair follicles].

7 citations , December 2006

Tribulus terrestris extract significantly increases MSH expression and melanin production in mouse hair follicles.

research EFFECTS OF α-MELANOCYTE-STIMULATING HORMONE AND [8-ARGININE]-VASOTOCIN UPON MELANOGENESIS IN HAIR FOLLICLE MELANOCYTES IN VITRO

12 citations , December 1981 in “Journal of Endocrinology”

α-MSH increases melanin production in moulting hair follicles, while AVT inhibits it.

Thyroid Hormones Directly Alter Human Hair Follicle Functions: Anagen Prolongation and Stimulation of Both Hair Matrix Keratinocyte Proliferation and Hair Pigmentation

research Thyroid Hormones Directly Alter Human Hair Follicle Functions: Anagen Prolongation and Stimulation of Both Hair Matrix Keratinocyte Proliferation and Hair Pigmentation

115 citations , August 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

Thyroid hormones help hair grow, reduce hair loss, and increase hair pigment.

research Activity evaluation of epidermo-melanin unit and dermal damage in melasma

January 2016 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)”

Melasma results from changes in the skin's pigment and structure, not just pigment cell growth.

research INTERACTION OF α-MELANOCYTE-STIMULATING HORMONE, MELATONIN, CYCLIC AMP AND CYCLIC GMP IN THE CONTROL OF MELANOGENESIS IN HAIR FOLLICLE MELANOCYTES IN VITRO

53 citations , July 1981 in “Journal of Endocrinology”

α-MSH and cyclic AMP boost melanin production, while cyclic GMP and melatonin reduce it.

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