Prolactin: An Emerging Force Along the Cutaneous–Endocrine Axis

    July 2010 in “ Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism ”
    Ewan A. Langan, Kerstin Foitzik‐Lau, Vincent Goffin … Ralf Paus
    Studysummary This review discusses prolactin production and regulation in human skin and hair follicles, highlighting its potential broader implications but reports no new empirical results.
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