41 citations,
November 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” Leptin, a hormone, is important for starting hair growth.
25 citations,
March 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Leptin helps start the growth phase of hair.
21 citations,
September 2019 in “Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry” High-intensity interval training improves certain hormone levels and lipid profiles in women with PCOS.
18 citations,
January 2019 in “European journal of histochemistry” Cattle skin has leptin which might control skin and hair growth.
16 citations,
October 2020 in “Lipids in Health and Disease” Leptin affects skin and hair health and may worsen some skin conditions, but more research is needed to understand its full impact.