April 2026 in “Journal of Dermatology Research” This systematic review highlights the emerging role of the skin as a neuroendocrine organ and its communication with the nervous system, emphasizing the potential of neuropeptide- and neurotransmitter-based interventions in dermatology. Analyzing 68 studies, primarily preclinical with some randomized controlled trials, the review identifies melatonin, substance P modulation, and oxytocin as key neuroendocrine mediators with consistent evidence supporting their anti-inflammatory, reparative, and psychodermatologic benefits. These findings suggest that neurohormonal signaling could be a promising therapeutic target for both skin disease management and aesthetic applications.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hair growth and health are influenced by stress and hormones.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) boosts hair growth and human scalp hair follicles have their own growth hormone system.
September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” Stress and certain chemicals affect hair growth by interacting with the immune and nervous systems.
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May 2020 in “Trends in molecular medicine” The document concludes that the immune-inhibitory environment of the hair follicle may prevent melanoma development.