Hormones are known to be essential in regulating physiologic processes in each system
of the body, including the skin. Endocrine diseases, through excess or deficiencies
of hormones, result in changes in cutaneous function and morphology. Dermatologists
may commonly see skin lesions that reflect an underlying endocrine disorder. Identifying
the endocrinopathy is very important so that patients might receive corrective rather
than symptomatic treatment.
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