April 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study investigated the association between hair loss and medications affecting the GH/IGF-1 pathway, using the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System to analyze reporting odds ratios of alopecia.
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December 2014 in “Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea” This study found that corticotropin-releasing factor influences cytokine expression related to hair growth in human dermal papilla cells and suggests CRF receptor antagonists could be potential treatments for stress-induced hair loss.
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May 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that overexpression of parathyroid hormone-related protein in mice resulted in 30–40% shorter hair due to premature transition into the catagen phase of the hair cycle.
June 2026 in “Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study explored the relationship between menopause symptoms and hair cortisol concentrations among midlife Latinas, finding that vasomotor symptoms were associated with higher hair cortisol levels, suggesting a link warranting further investigation with larger sample sizes and multiple time points.
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February 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This summary reviews the conflicting reports regarding 17β‐estradiol's effects on hair follicle growth, highlighting potential estrogen receptor-mediated impacts and calling for further research.