42 citations
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December 2019 in “Steroids” Body hair isn't a good substitute for scalp hair in steroid analysis.
36 citations
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March 2007 in “Journal of Chromatography B” Hair analysis can detect testosterone in horses after drug administration.
September 2023 in “Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal Perinatologìâ ì pedìatrìâ” Quick action and prevention are crucial to avoid severe complications from tourniquet syndrome in children.
April 2023 in “Dohuk medical journal” People with telogen effluvium often have much lower vitamin D levels than healthy individuals.
July 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some eczema treatments may cause conjunctivitis, many people have sensitive eyes, air pollution can increase skin wrinkles, hair loss medication does not affect sexual function, and dermatologists can help identify torture signs on refugees' skin.
13 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Neuroscience” Thallium poisoning can cause worsening nerve damage and vision loss without typical symptoms.
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January 2020 89 citations
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December 1998 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Human hair can be used to measure reproductive hormones.
85 citations
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January 1990
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August 2022 in “Archives of Medical Science” The Polish medical societies have redefined metabolic syndrome and recommend lifestyle changes, certain medications, and possibly bariatric surgery for treatment. They also discuss managing related health conditions.
18 citations
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January 1978 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Hair cystine levels may indicate protein malnutrition, but more research is needed.
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January 1988 3 citations
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July 2019 in “Fibers And Polymers/Fibers and polymers” 1 citations
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March 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Aging reduces skin stem cell function, leading to changes like hair loss and slower wound healing.
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June 2009 in “Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management” Selenium is essential in small amounts but toxic in excess, requiring careful management.
March 2026 in “Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences” Unified regulations and ethical guidelines are needed for fair use of forensic DNA phenotyping.
August 2024 in “Clinical & experimental pathology” Forensic DNA phenotyping can now predict more physical traits and ancestry from DNA, but further improvements are needed.
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.
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.
April 2026 in “Science & Justice” Hair analysis can confirm drug use but can't accurately measure how much was taken.
4 citations
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September 1999 in “Journal of Clinical Forensic Medicine” Caffeine in hair might help identify people, but it's not always reliable.
January 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Korean adolescents with androgenetic alopecia often have a family history, milder symptoms than adults, and normal hormone levels.
A 5 cm hair sample can reveal blood type and keratin type for forensic use.
4 citations
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June 1990 in “PubMed” Hair protein differences help identify species and individuals in forensic science.
1 citations
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February 1989 in “PubMed” Electrophoresis can effectively analyze hair proteins for forensic use, even after cosmetic treatments and up to 2 years of weathering.
October 2025 in “Experimental & Molecular Medicine” Hair analysis is valuable for health and forensics but faces challenges like growth variability and contamination.
September 2001 in “Emergency Medicine News” Hair testing is effective for detecting long-term drug use.
The method effectively measures hair elasticity and could be useful in forensics.
February 1989 in “PubMed” A genetic hair protein variant is more common in Japanese people and is inherited.
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November 2024 in “Electrochimica Acta” A new, quick method accurately detects minoxidil in drugs and cosmetics.