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| + | Sex hormones are produced by the zona reticularis of the adrenal glands in addition to those produced by the ovary and testis: | ||
| + | *'''Testis''': Produces '''androgens''': | ||
| + | **Increase mitoses in skin. | ||
| + | **Increase sebaceous secrretion. | ||
| + | **Increase hair growth. | ||
| + | *'''Ovary''': Produces '''oestrogens''' and '''progesterone'''. Effects of oestrogens include: | ||
| + | **Decreased collagen production. | ||
| + | **Decreased sebaceous secretion. | ||
| + | **Decreased epidermal thickness. | ||
| + | **Decreased hair growth. | ||
| + | **Increased skin pigmentation. | ||
| + | ==[[Hyperoestrogenism]]== | ||
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| + | ==[[Hyperandrogenism]]== | ||
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Sex hormones are produced by the zona reticularis of the adrenal glands in addition to those produced by the ovary and testis:
- Testis: Produces androgens:
- Increase mitoses in skin.
- Increase sebaceous secrretion.
- Increase hair growth.
- Ovary: Produces oestrogens and progesterone. Effects of oestrogens include:
- Decreased collagen production.
- Decreased sebaceous secretion.
- Decreased epidermal thickness.
- Decreased hair growth.
- Increased skin pigmentation.