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GlossaryNeuropeptides

small protein-like molecules that neurons use to communicate

Neuropeptides are small protein-like molecules used by neurons to communicate with each other. They influence a variety of brain functions, including pain perception, reward, food intake, metabolism, reproduction, social behaviors, and learning. In the context of hair and alopecia, neuropeptides can affect hair growth by modulating the activity of hair follicle cells and influencing the local immune response.

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research Hair-Cycle-Associated Remodeling of the Peptidergic Innervation of Murine Skin, and Hair Growth Modulation by Neuropeptides

112 citations , February 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Neuropeptides affect hair growth, with some speeding it up and others slowing it down.

Neuronal Plasticity of the Brain-Skin Connection: Stress-Triggered Up-Regulation of Neuropeptides in Dorsal Root Ganglia and Skin via Nerve Growth Factor-Dependent Pathways

research Neuronal plasticity of the “brain–skin connection”: stress-triggered up-regulation of neuropeptides in dorsal root ganglia and skin via nerve growth factor-dependent pathways

66 citations , July 2007 in “Journal of Molecular Medicine”

Stress increases certain chemicals in the skin and nerves, which might worsen skin conditions.

research Neuropeptídeos na pele

27 citations , August 2003 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

Neuropeptides affect skin inflammation, repair, and hair growth, with potential for therapy.

research [Implication of VEGF, steroid hormones and neuropeptides in hair follicle cell responses].

12 citations , May 2002 in “PubMed”

Hair growth is regulated by a combination of hormones, blood vessels, and nerve signals.

research Regulation of human hair growth: hormones and neuropeptides

January 2016 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)”

Hormones and neuropeptides affect hair growth, with androgens having opposite effects on beard and scalp hair.

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