Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Presence of GH receptor in human skin and its appendages suggests a direct effect of GH on skin characteristics. Wet and oily skin due to hyperhidrosis and increased sebum production were described in acromegaly patients.Objective: The aim of the study was to examine the hydration via capacitance, sebum content, transepidermal water loss, pH and temperature of the skin in patients with acromegaly. The data were compared with that of control...