Human Female Hair Follicles Are a Direct, Nonclassical Target for Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone

    December 2008 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”
    Enikő Bodó, Arno Kromminga, Tamás Bı́ró … Ralf Paus
    Studysummary Thyroid-stimulating hormone affects hair follicles but doesn't change hair growth or color.
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