The Skin as an Endocrine Organ

    September 2009 in “ Dermato-endocrinology ”
    Christos C. Zouboulis
    Studysummary This review discusses the skin's role in producing hormones and related substances, highlighting their potential in homeostasis and disease management, and reports no new clinical findings.
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