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GlossaryParathyroid Hormone

regulates blood calcium levels by acting on bones, kidneys, and intestines

Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), also known as parathormone or parathyrin, is a hormone produced by the parathyroid glands, which are small glands located behind the thyroid in the neck. PTH plays a crucial role in regulating calcium levels in the blood by increasing calcium absorption in the intestines, releasing calcium from bones, and conserving calcium in the kidneys. This hormone is essential for maintaining bone health and proper functioning of the nervous and muscular systems.

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research The Effect of Parathyroid Hormones on Hair Follicle Physiology: Implications for Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia

15 citations, January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology”

Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.

research The Human Skin as a Hormone Target and an Endocrine Gland

146 citations, January 2004 in “Hormones”

Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.

research Systemic Lupus Erythematosus as a Rare Cause of Hypercalcemia: A Case Report

June 2022 in “Rheumatology research”

Lupus can be a rare cause of high calcium levels in the blood.

research Hormonal Regulation in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Sex Hormones and Beyond - Evidence from Recent Genetic Studies

15 citations, June 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Hormones and genes affect hair growth and male baldness.

research Vitamin D and Human Health: Lessons from Vitamin D Receptor Null Mice

1533 citations, October 2008 in “Endocrine reviews”

Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.

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