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Effects of Hormones and Endocrine Disorders on Hair Growth
Rishi Hasan1, Husain Juma1, Fatema A Eid2
1Dermatology, Global Dermatology, Manama, BHR.
Abstract:
Hormones have a close association with hair growth; thus, they have a big impact on the hair cycle and hair follicle structure. Many hormones control hair growth, cycle, and density. Hair abnormalities are frequent in therapeutic practice, and they can cause severe emotional discomfort depending on societal and ethnic standards. As a result, disorders that impact the endocrine system can induce a variety of physiological hair growth and cycling alterations. Hirsutism and patterned hair loss have a significant impact on human personality. These illnesses necessitate a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment. The hormonal impact on hair growth and the association of different endocrine disorders with hair changes are briefly discussed here.
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