Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8339062 The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2013 56 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Human skin produces and metabolizes glucocorticosteroids. ► Human skin produces and metabolizes sex hormones. ► Cutaneous steroidogenesis is regulated by local factors and UVR. ► Skin derived steroids regulate activity of skin immune system. ► Dysregulation of cutaneous steroidogenesis can lead to inflammatory or autoimmune disorders.
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