Developmental and Environmental Determinants of Hair Steroids in Children From Birth to Two Years Postnatally: A Comprehensive Analysis

    May 2026 in “ Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology ”
    Esther J. Hutloff, Isabel Jaramillo, Luisa Bergunde … Susann Steudte‐Schmiedgen
    Studysummary This study evaluated factors influencing hair steroid concentrations in early infancy, finding small effects from birth mode, season, and age-related changes, suggesting hair analysis as promising for assessing long-term endocrine activity.
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