learn Osteopontin signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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 Serum Urocortin 2, Urocortin 3, and Anti-Müllerian Hormone Levels in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome May 2018 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” Hormone levels studied are not linked to PCOS.
research Regulated Proenkephalin Expression in Human Skin and Cultured Skin Cells 77 citations , December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human skin cells produce proenkephalin, which changes with environmental factors and skin diseases.
research Neuroimmunology of Stress: Skin Takes Center Stage 375 citations , July 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stress can worsen skin and hair conditions by affecting the skin's immune response and hormone levels.
research Serotoninergic And Melatoninergic Systems Are Fully Expressed In Human Skin 249 citations , April 2002 in “The FASEB journal” Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin.