288 citations
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June 2009 in “Human reproduction update” The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Body hairs can be used in forensic science and toxicology like scalp hair.
4 citations
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November 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” The photographic method for measuring facial hair density is reliable and valid but needs further testing on different hair densities and skin colors.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine” BMI is a simple, cost-effective tool for screening obesity and related diseases.
11 citations
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February 2019 in “Research and reports in forensic medical science” DNA phenotyping helps predict physical traits from DNA with varying accuracy and requires careful ethical and legal handling.
91 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Different hair evaluation methods have their own pros and cons, and using multiple methods together is best for accurate hair loss diagnosis and tracking.
January 2024 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The conclusion is that certain traits, including perceived facial aging and BMI, are linked to perceived youthfulness differently in men and women.
January 2024 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The conclusion is that certain traits, including perceived facial aging and BMI, are linked to how youthful people look, with some differences between males and females.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Trace Elements in Medicine (Moscow)” A 3.75-year-old girl showed that different body organs can grow at different rates.
89 citations
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April 2023 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” Forensic DNA Phenotyping can now better predict appearance, ancestry, and age from DNA, but more research is needed for precise police use.
July 2022 in “Postepy biochemii” DNA markers can predict physical traits for forensic use, but there are ethical and technical challenges.
27 citations
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November 2015 in “American Journal of Primatology” Stable isotope analysis of hair helps study primate diets over time non-invasively.
1 citations
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May 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that using a phototrichogram with a protractor and tapeline is a reliable and noninvasive way to measure hair loss.
32 citations
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March 2016 in “American Journal of Physical Anthropology” African hair is curled, Asian hair is thick, European hair is lighter, and chemical methods help identify hair color differences.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Childhood growth hormone deficiency can be accurately diagnosed using gene expression data and random forest analysis.
40 citations
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April 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The Trichoscan system was found to be inaccurate for measuring hair growth, needing better software to be useful.
3 citations
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May 2022 in “Clinical endocrinology” Hair steroid measurement is an effective method to diagnose and monitor CAH in developing countries.
May 2023 in “GSC biological and pharmaceutical sciences” Forensic DNA phenotyping is becoming useful for predicting physical traits in criminal investigations but is limited by ethical concerns and incomplete genetic understanding.
1 citations
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March 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” The HairMeasure device is a cheap way to measure Hair Mass Index and find scalp areas for hair exams.
10 citations
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November 2018 in “Physiological Research” The conclusion is that standardizing testosterone measurement methods is essential for better diagnosis accuracy in women.
May 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Forensic DNA phenotyping can predict physical traits from DNA but faces challenges in knowledge and ethics.
December 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Standard reference values for hair analysis in healthy Indian males were established.
1 citations
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March 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” The TrichoScan method effectively measures hair growth and helps choose patients for hair restoration surgery.
5 citations
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February 2014 in “PubMed” The document concludes that objective methods are important for diagnosing different types of alopecia and monitoring treatment, and standardizing these techniques is necessary.
5 citations
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March 2011 in “Proceedings : 格差センシティブな人間発達科学の創成=Science of human development for restructuring the "gap widening society"” A new imaging technique accurately measures hair follicle density and angles for better hair transplants.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology” Young female athletes should be informed about health risks like menstrual issues and bone problems from excessive sports.
11 citations
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November 1966 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Hair diameter can indicate protein status in malnourished children if sample location is controlled.
86 citations
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February 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New methods improve how we test hair growth treatments, but challenges like slow hair changes and high costs remain.
6 citations
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February 2022 in “European journal of endocrinology” The method can measure multiple hormones in women's hair and may help identify hormone-related health issues.
14 citations
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February 1982 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” Hair pluckability can help assess protein nutrition status.