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==[[Skin Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology|Endocrinology of the Skin]]==

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==Endocrinology of the Skin==

There are various hormones that influence the structure of the [[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology|skin]].  These influences may be made apparent by the repeated long-term administration of various glucocorticoids or their analogues.  Endogenous imbalances are generally seen in adult mature animals although congenital forms have been seen, especially with [[Thyroid Gland - Anatomy & Physiology#Problems associated with the Thyroid Gland|hypothyroidism]].  The hormones implicated as important for maintaining skin structure are '''thyroxine, cortisol''' and '''estradiol'''.  Deficiencies or excessive production may result from abberations in the function of the [[Adrenal Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|hypothalamic-adrenal axis]],  the '''adrenal gland, thyroid gland''' or the '''gonads'''.

There are various hormones that influence the structure of the [[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology|skin]].  These influences may be made apparent by the repeated long-term administration of various glucocorticoids or their analogues.  Endogenous imbalances are generally seen in adult mature animals although congenital forms have been seen, especially with [[Thyroid Gland - Anatomy & Physiology#Problems associated with the Thyroid Gland|hypothyroidism]].  The hormones implicated as important for maintaining skin structure are '''thyroxine, cortisol''' and '''estradiol'''.  Deficiencies or excessive production may result from abberations in the function of the [[Adrenal Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|hypothalamic-adrenal axis]],  the '''adrenal gland, thyroid gland''' or the '''gonads'''.

*'''Vitamin C''' deficiency may be associated with [[Skin Nutritional - Pathology|scurvy]] in guinea pigs.  The impact of various disease processes that influence feed intake may lead to poor quality coat and skin condition.

*'''Vitamin C''' deficiency may be associated with [[Skin Nutritional - Pathology|scurvy]] in guinea pigs.  The impact of various disease processes that influence feed intake may lead to poor quality coat and skin condition.

*'''Vitamin D''' is processed in part in the skin.

*'''[[Vitamin D]]''' is processed in part in the skin.