27 citations
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December 2006 in “Environmental Science & Technology” LA-ICP-MS can effectively track mercury exposure over time in hair.
September 2001 in “PubMed” The new X-ray technique allows for precise and non-destructive measurement of elements in hair, creating the first database of its kind for a specific ethnic group.
May 2026 in “Microchemical Journal” 88 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hair analysis can somewhat track past testosterone levels but is influenced by factors like hair washing, growth rate, sex, and hair color.
67 citations
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May 2013 in “Therapeutic drug monitoring” Wait 4-5 weeks after drug use before hair testing and cut hair into three segments to confirm single drug exposure.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “Forensic science international” Both a lock of hair and a single hair strand can show chronic drug use, but at least six single hairs are needed for accurate results.
1 citations
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January 2006 High temperatures and cosmetic processes can damage hair keratin, affecting its structure and strength.
18 citations
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January 2008 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Thioglycolic acid and L-cysteine change hair structure differently during perms, affecting hair strength and curling efficiency.
22 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” Understanding intermediate filaments helps explain hair health and related diseases.