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Review
. 1988 Apr;6(2):175-83.

Endocrine factors as effectors of integumental pigmentation

Z A Abdel-Malek  1
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Review

Endocrine factors as effectors of integumental pigmentation

Z A Abdel-Malek. Dermatol Clin. 1988 Apr.

Abstract

Normal and malignant pigment cells are known targets for many hormones. Besides alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone and the steroidal hormones estrogen, testosterone, and glucocorticoids, factors produced by other epidermal cells can affect melanization and proliferation of pigment cells. Among those factors are the prostaglandins, vitamin D3, ETAF, and interleukin-1.

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