 25 citations
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  March 2014   in “Experimental Dermatology”
           25 citations
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  March 2014   in “Experimental Dermatology”    Leptin helps start the growth phase of hair.  
               15 citations
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  February 2021   in “Frontiers in immunology”    Leptin, a hormone from fat cells, affects immune responses and can influence skin diseases and hair growth.  
      September 2017   in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology”
           September 2017   in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology”    The Notch signaling pathway is important for hair follicle development and could help create treatments for hair disorders.  
      June 2024   in “Research Square (Research Square)”
           June 2024   in “Research Square (Research Square)”    Young women in West Bengal, India, with PCOS often have estrogen resistance, leptin receptor issues, folate deficiency, T2DM, and acanthosis, commonly linked to obesity.  
      16 citations
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  October 2020   in “Lipids in Health and Disease”
           16 citations
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  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.