research Hair Cortisol as a Biomarker of Stress Among a First Nation in Canada
First Nation individuals had higher hair cortisol levels, indicating more chronic stress.
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150-180 / 1000+ resultsresearch Comparison of methanol and isopropanol as wash solvents for determination of hair cortisol concentration in grizzly bears and polar bears
Methanol is better than isopropanol for washing grizzly bear hair to measure cortisol.
research Is it getting in the hair? – Cortisol concentrations in native, regrown and segmented hairs of cattle and pigs after repeated ACTH administrations
Hair cortisol is a reliable stress indicator in cattle but may not be valid for pigs.
research Measurement of Hair Cortisol as a Retrospective Stress Marker: Effects of Prewashing, Pulverization, Temperature, and Sonication
Pulverization extracts more cortisol from hair, but any method works due to individual differences.
research Parity-related variation in cortisol concentrations in hair during pregnancy and in the postpartum period: a prospective cohort study
First-time mothers had higher stress hormone levels in late pregnancy than mothers who had given birth before.
research Extraction and Analysis of Cortisol from Human and Monkey Hair
Hair cortisol analysis effectively measures long-term stress.
research Effects of shampoo and water washing on hair cortisol concentrations
Washing hair with water or shampoo lowers cortisol levels in hair.
research Analysis of hair cortisol levels in captive chimpanzees: Effect of various methods on cortisol stability and variability
Hair cortisol analysis is a reliable tool for monitoring long-term stress in captive chimpanzees if certain variables are controlled.
research Collecting Hair Samples for Hair Cortisol Analysis in African Americans
A culturally sensitive method was developed to collect hair samples from African Americans for stress analysis.
research Sources of variation in hair cortisol in wild and captive non-human primates
Hair cortisol levels in primates are useful for stress assessment but vary by age, sex, species, and hair collection methods.
research Children’s hair cortisol as a biomarker of stress at school: a follow-up study
Children with lower inhibitory control experience more stress when starting third grade.
research Abstract # 1697 Hair cortisol concentrations associate with hair growth rate
Hair cortisol levels can indicate stress and are affected by washing frequency, not cosmetic treatments.
research Economic disparities in parental hair cortisol are associated with externalizing behavior in children
Lower family income is linked to more stress in parents and more behavior problems in children.
research Bias in Hair Cortisol Measures for Psychological Stress: Self vs. Professional Collection
Self-collected hair samples can measure stress but may need adjustments for accuracy.
research Sex-specific associations between loneliness and hair cortisol among older African American adults
Loneliness raises stress levels in older African American men but not women.
research Generalized anxiety disorder symptoms and daily social behavior predict hair cortisol concentration
Higher anxiety symptoms and social behavior affect stress levels in hair.
research Coat color and other factors influencing hair cortisol concentration in domestic cats
Black hair in cats has higher cortisol levels than white hair.
research Stressfulness of Medically Indicated Abortion as Reflected by Hair Concentrations of Stress Hormones Cortisol and Testosterone: A Pilot Study
Hair hormone levels can indicate stress after a medically indicated abortion.
research Hair as Displacement Record and Social Token: The Shaft as Temporal Archive, Natural Hair as S0_appearance, and Modification as Signal Displacement
Natural hair reflects identity and history, while modifications signal social pressures.
research Hair as Displacement Record and Social Token: The Shaft as Temporal Archive, Natural Hair as S0_appearance, and Modification as Signal Displacement
Natural hair is a return to its original state, while modifications signal social pressures.
research Radiolabel validation of cortisol in the hair of rhesus monkeys
Hair cortisol can indicate long-term stress levels, but hair growth rate differences may affect accuracy.
research Hair Cortisol in Sheltered Cows and Its Association with Other Welfare Indicators
High hair cortisol levels indicate stress in cows due to poor shelter conditions and health issues.
research Do follicles matter? Testing the effect of follicles on hair cortisol levels
Hair follicles increase hair cortisol levels, so consistent hair collection methods are important.
research Children’s hair cortisol and hair testosterone concentrations in response to environmental changes: from summer holidays to school
Girls had higher stress hormone levels during school due to social and emotional issues, while boys had higher overall hormone levels with slight changes when school started.
research Determining Cortisol in Animal Hair as a Marker of Chronic Stress
Hair cortisol can indicate animal stress but varies with many factors.
research Review of Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla cells as in vitro screening model for hair growth
Dermal Papilla cells are a promising tool for evaluating hair growth treatments.
research Coat condition, housing condition and measurement of faecal cortisol metabolites - a non-invasive study about alopecia in captive rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)
Alopecia in captive rhesus macaques is affected by season, sex, age, housing, and stress, with complex links between stress hormones and hair loss.
research PSAT097 Patient Preference Research: Preferred Adjunctive Medication Attributes of Adult Patients with Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Adults with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia value medication that prevents weight gain from glucocorticoids the most.
research Measurement of steroid hormones by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry with small amounts of hair
A new method accurately measures steroid hormones in a few hair strands and could help study chronic stress and hair loss.
research Experiences of discrimination during pregnancy predict altered neonatal hair cortisol at birth
Discrimination during pregnancy affects newborn stress hormone levels.