Melanocortin 5 Receptor

MC5R

Receptor Dermatologic

The melanocortin receptor on sebaceous and other exocrine glands. Pan-melanocortin agonists hit it, which is part of why they can trigger oil production and acne alongside the tan.

Relationships

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Melanocortin 5 Receptor expressed in

Sebaceous Gland

Oil glands in the skin. Androgen signalling raises output, and heavier oil plus keratin plugging is how steroid acne starts.

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Melanocortin 5 Receptor also connects to 1 entry in the applied modules, covering supplements, compounds, hormones and food sources. Those carry the mechanism and the evidence tier behind each link, and they are part of client coaching.

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