April 2026 in “Journal of Dermatology Research” This systematic review found that interventions targeting neuropeptides and neurotransmitters, particularly melatonin, substance P, and oxytocin, show consistent evidence for anti-inflammatory, reparative, and psychodermatologic benefits, highlighting the potential of neurohormonal signaling as a therapeutic target in dermatology.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This presentation reviews recent discoveries about signaling mechanisms in hair follicles and their potential influence on hair cycle control and melanogenesis, without presenting new experimental results.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that human scalp hair follicles produce neurohormones and responded to GHRH stimulation by prolonging hair growth, suggesting a functional peripheral HPS neuroendocrine signaling axis in the skin.
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May 2020 in “Trends in molecular medicine” This study explored the immune environment of the hair follicle's bulge region and suggested that its unique signaling may prevent melanoma formation by lacking necessary proinflammatory signals for full oncogenic transformation, indicating potential strategies for melanoma prevention by replicating this immune-privileged environment.
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December 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This article discusses the role of human scalp hair follicles in neurohormone production and their model potential for studying neuroendocrine signaling, reporting no experimental results.