Thyroid Autoimmunity in Patients with Skin Disorders

    July 2012 in “ InTech eBooks ”
    Emina Kasumagić-Halilovic, Begler Begović
    Studysummary This article reviews the influence of thyroid hormone on skin and hair health, emphasizing its role in epidermal homeostasis and hair growth, but reports no new experimental results.
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