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May 1958 in “Archives of Dermatology” Treatment with corticosteroids and zinc injections can help hair regrowth and restore pigmentation in alopecia totalis.
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May 2002 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” CRH promotes fat production in skin cells, affecting conditions like acne.
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May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human skin can produce steroids from cholesterol.
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October 2016 in “Clinics in dermatology” Sex hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne.
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May 2012 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” Early diagnosis and hormone therapy can significantly improve outcomes for post-partum pituitary insufficiency in resource-limited settings.
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