Prolactin: A Mammalian Stress Hormone and Its Role in Cutaneous Pathophysiology

    June 2024 in “ International Journal of Molecular Sciences ”
    Ewan A. Langan
    Studysummary In this review, the potential role of the hormone prolactin in skin biology and its implications for treating skin diseases and hair disorders are explored, with a focus on its stress-related impacts and possible immunomodulatory function in the context of COVID-19.
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