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GlossaryGrowth Hormone

peptide hormone from the pituitary gland that stimulates growth

Growth Hormone (GH), also known as Human Growth Hormone (HGH) or somatotropin, is a peptide hormone produced by the pituitary gland. It plays a crucial role in growth, cell repair, and metabolism by stimulating the liver to produce another hormone called insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), which promotes the growth of bones and tissues. GH is also involved in regulating body composition, muscle and bone growth, and overall physical performance.

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Medications Affecting the Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1/Growth Hormone Axis, Including Teprotumumab, Somatostatin Analogs, and Anti-Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Monoclonal Antibodies, Are Associated With Elevated Reporting Odds of Alopecia in Women: A Pharmacovigilance Study

research Medications affecting the insulin-like growth factor 1/growth hormone axis, including teprotumumab, somatostatin analogs, and anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibodies, are associated with elevated reporting odds of alopecia in women: A pharmacovigilance study

April 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Some drugs linked to growth hormones may increase the chance of hair loss in women.

Neuroendocrinology of Human Scalp Hair Follicles: Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone Stimulates Hair Growth and Controls a Fully Functional Intrafollicular Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Somatotropic Signaling Axis

research 562 Neuroendocrinology of human scalp hair follicles: Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) stimulates hair growth and controls a fully functional intrafollicular hypothalamic-pituitary-somatotropic (HPS) signaling axis

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.

research Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Thyroid Axis Hormones Stimulate Mitochondrial Function and Biogenesis in Human Hair Follicles

95 citations , August 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

HPT axis hormones boost mitochondrial function and growth in hair follicles, potentially aiding hair health.

The Effects of Estrogens on Linear Bone Growth

research The effects of oestrogens on linear bone growth

11 citations , July 2001 in “APMIS. Acta pathologica, microbiologica et immunologica Scandinavica./APMIS”

Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.

research GH-IGF-I axis in non-obese women with functional hyperandrogenism

2 citations , September 2002 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation”

The GH-IGF-I axis is likely involved in the hormonal imbalances seen in non-obese women with functional hyperandrogenism.

research Frontiers in the (Neuro-)endocrine Controls of Hair Growth

22 citations , November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”

Hair growth and health are influenced by stress and hormones.

research Qiviut cortisol reflects hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis activity in muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus)

7 citations , May 2021 in “General and comparative endocrinology”

Muskoxen's qiviut cortisol levels indicate their stress hormone activity over the hair growth period.

research The local hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis in cultured human dermal papilla cells

May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

Stress hormone CRF causes hair loss and inhibits hair growth in human cells.

research The local hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis in cultured human dermal papilla cells

January 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

Stress hormone CRF causes hair loss and stops hair cell growth.

research Cantú syndrome with coexisting familial pituitary adenoma

14 citations , January 2018 in “Endocrine”

Cantú syndrome may be linked to pituitary adenomas.

research Female Gonadal Function before and after Treatment of Acromegaly

74 citations , July 2010 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

Treatment of acromegaly can improve women's reproductive health issues caused by hormonal imbalances or tumors.

research Normal Pubertal Development: Part I: The Endocrine Basis of Puberty

37 citations , June 2011 in “Pediatrics in Review”

Puberty is driven by hormonal changes, mainly influenced by genetics, nutrition, and body fat.

research Skin Sceneries of Thyroid Disorders and Impact of Thyroid on Different Skin Diseases: A Scoping Review Focused on Pediatric Patients

2 citations , December 2024 in “Children”

Thyroid disorders can cause skin issues in children, so early detection and screening are important.

Relationship Between Alopecia, Chronic Stress, and Changes in the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis: An Integrative Literature Review

research Relação entre alopecia, estresse crônico e alterações no eixo hipotálamo-hipófise-adrenal: uma revisão integrativa de literatura

February 2026 in “Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences”

Chronic stress and high cortisol levels can cause hair loss by disrupting hair growth.

research New frontiers in human hair follicle (neuro‐)endocrinology

August 2006 in “Experimental dermatology”

Human scalp hair follicles can produce and respond to several hormones, affecting hair growth and pigmentation.

research Neuroimmunoendocrine circuitry of the ‘brain-skin connection’

293 citations , November 2005 in “Trends in Immunology”

Stress can worsen skin conditions and stop hair growth by affecting the body's stress response system.

research Stress and the Hair Follicle

61 citations , March 2003 in “American Journal Of Pathology”

Stress can cause hair loss and skin issues by affecting hair growth cycles.

research Cutaneous neuroimmunology – lessons from the hair follicle

September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Stress and certain chemicals affect hair growth by interacting with the immune and nervous systems.

research Stress-related skin disorders

67 citations , July 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders”

Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting hormone levels and immune response.

New Effects of Caffeine on Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH)-Induced Stress Along the Intrafollicular Classical Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis (CRH-R1/2, IP3-R, ACTH, MC-R2) and the Neurogenic Non-HPA Axis (Substance P, p75NTR and TrkA) in Ex Vivo Human Male Androgenetic Scalp Hair Follicles

research New effects of caffeine on corticotropin‐releasing hormone (CRH)‐induced stress along the intrafollicular classical hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis (CRH‐R1/2, IP₃‐R, ACTH, MC‐R2) and the neurogenic non‐HPA axis (substance P, p75^NTRand TrkA) inex vivohuman male androgenetic scalp hair follicles

12 citations , April 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Caffeine may help reduce stress-induced hair loss.

research Neuroendocrinology of the hair follicle: principles and clinical perspectives

98 citations , July 2014 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine”

Hair follicles are hormone-sensitive and involved in growth and other functions, with potential for new treatments, but more research is needed.

research Human hair follicles display a functional equivalent of the hypothalamic‐pituitary‐adrenal (HPA) axis and synthesize cortisol

489 citations , June 2005 in “The FASEB Journal”

Human hair follicles can produce cortisol like the body's stress response system.

research HaCaT keratinocytes express functional receptors for thyroid-stimulating hormone

6 citations , May 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

Human skin cells can respond to thyroid-stimulating hormone, affecting hair and skin health.

research Sex Steroid Hormones - Impact on Reproductive Physiology

1 citations , November 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks”

Sex steroid hormones are essential for reproductive health and overall well-being.

research Neuroendokrine paraneoplastische Syndrome

March 2021 in “Der Hautarzt”

Neuroendocrine paraneoplastic syndromes often show skin changes, helping early diagnosis and requiring a team approach for best care.

research Hair Cortisol: A Biomarker of Chronic Stress in Animals and its Association with Reproduction

May 2023 in “Animal Reproduction Update”

High levels of cortisol in hair show long-term stress which can lower fertility in animals.

research Hyperandrogenism and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

96 citations , February 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

Women with type 1 diabetes often have polycystic ovary syndrome and excess male hormones, which are frequently undiagnosed.

research Neuroendocrine Perspectives in Alopecia Areata: Does Stress Play a Role?

69 citations , May 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Stress might contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.

research The role of leptin in selected skin diseases

16 citations , October 2020 in “Lipids in Health and Disease”

Leptin affects skin and hair health and may worsen some skin conditions, but more research is needed to understand its full impact.

research Neuroimmunology of Stress: Skin Takes Center Stage

375 citations , July 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Stress can worsen skin and hair conditions by affecting the skin's immune response and hormone levels.