Neuroendocrine system of the skin

Dermatology. 2005;211(3):199-208. doi: 10.1159/000087012.

Abstract

Evidence is accumulating that the skin can serve as a peripheral neuroendocrine organ. The skin neuroendocrine activities are predominantly independent of regulation from the central level (which controls classical hormone secretion) but are rather regulated by local cutaneous factors. These endocrine factors would represent an exquisite regulatory layer addressed at restricting maximally the effect of noxious agents in the skin to preserve local and consequently global homeostasis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Awards and Prizes
  • Humans
  • Neurosecretory Systems / physiology*
  • Skin Physiological Phenomena*