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 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 804 Human hair follicles operate core elements of a functional peripheral equivalent of the central hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicles have their own thyroid hormone system.
research Harnessing neuroendocrine controls of keratin expression: A new therapeutic strategy for skin diseases? 26 citations , May 2014 in “BioEssays” Using neurohormones to control keratin can lead to new skin disease treatments.
research Neuroendocrine Controls of Keratin Expression in Human Skin December 2018 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Neurohormones help control skin health and could treat skin disorders.