24 citations
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May 1951 in “Endocrinology” This study describes the effects of adrenocorticotropic hormone injections in rats, specifically detailing their stunted body growth and changes in visceral proportions and hematology.
16 citations
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April 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ACTH promotes hair growth in mink, but α-MSH does not.
October 2025 in “Medicine” This case report presents a patient with idiopathic isolated ACTH deficiency and testicular germ cell tumor, with alopecia areata as an initial symptom, suggesting a potential link between these conditions.
146 citations
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January 2004 in “Hormones” This review explores the complex endocrine functions of human skin and its role as a peripheral endocrine organ, but reports no new clinical results.
60 citations
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August 2005 in “Endocrinology” This study suggests that αMSH may play a regulatory role in human dermal papilla cells, potentially influencing immune and inflammatory responses in hair follicles, which could contribute to inflammatory alopecia.
