research Parathyroid Hormone Hormone-Related Protein and the PTH Receptor Regulate Angiogenesis of the Skin 33 citations , May 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PTHrP and its receptor can control blood vessel growth and hair development in mouse skin.
research Mouse models with a disrupted PTHrP gene or a disrupted PTH gene (PTH−/− mice) October 2010 in “Bone” PTHrP is important for bone formation and may be targeted for osteoporosis treatment and longevity therapies.
research A Topical Parathyroid Hormone/Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide Receptor Antagonist Stimulates Hair Growth in Mice 26 citations , December 2006 in “Endocrinology” A cream with a specific hormone blocker increases hair growth in mice.
research The Effect of Parathyroid Hormones on Hair Follicle Physiology: Implications for Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia 15 citations , January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.
research A correlation of breast cancer and calcium levels in hair analyzed by X-ray fluorescence 8 citations , September 2014 in “Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology” High calcium levels in hair may indicate early breast cancer.