Skin and Glucocorticoids: Effects of Local Skin Glucocorticoid Impairment on Skin Homeostasis

    October 2014 in “ Experimental Dermatology ”
    Georgios Nikolakis, Christos C. Zouboulis
    Studysummary Local skin glucocorticoid production is crucial for healthy skin, and its disruption can lead to skin diseases.
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