Growth Hormone and the Human Hair Follicle

    Elijah J. Horesh, Jérémy Chéret, Ralf Paus
    Studysummary This article reviews current knowledge and research gaps on growth hormone in hair follicle biology, highlighting its complex role and suggesting further exploration to reveal nonclassical skin functions.
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