Topical L-Thyroxine: The Cinderella Among Hormones Waiting to Dance on the Floor of Dermatological Therapy?

    July 2020 in “ Experimental Dermatology ”
    Ralf Paus, Yuval Ramot, Robert S. Kirsner, Marjana Tomić-Canić
    Studysummary This review emphasizes the potential of repurposing topical L-thyroxine for skin ulcers and telogen effluvium and highlights the need for further exploration of its use in dermatology.
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