1 citations
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January 2023 in “International journal of all research education and scientific methods” Hair analysis is better than urine and blood for detecting past drug use.
2 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” A new method effectively detects toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids in honey and flour.
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” June 2021 in “International Journal of Biosciences (IJB)” Tridax procumbens flower extracts can kill bacteria.
Hair analysis can help identify specific minerals and amino acids linked to various diseases.
January 2024 in “Metabolites” Standardized procedures are crucial for collecting and preparing biological samples to ensure accurate clinical metabolomics results.
3 citations
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November 2021 in “Applied Microscopy” Hair microscopy is a simple and cost-effective method to help diagnose systemic diseases in children.
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September 2018 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Human hair shafts inhibit Gram-positive bacteria growth but not Gram-negative bacteria.
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August 2022 in “Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety” A new method accurately detects bisphenols and parabens in human hair.
January 1990 in “Medical Entomology and Zoology” A new method can quickly detect alcohol abuse by analyzing hair in under an hour.
6 citations
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Certain gut bacteria may cause alopecia areata.
September 2023 in “Current opinion in microbiology” Certain fungi protect skin health, but changes can allow harmful fungi to cause serious infections, needing more research for treatment and control.
Combining dermoscopy and calcium fluorescent white staining improves diagnosis and treatment of hair fungal infections.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Bioanalysis” Accurate quantitative bioanalysis using LC-MS/MS is challenging due to matrix effects, but using internal standards and new methods like in-sample calibration could improve results.
7 citations
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January 1986 in “Prenatal Diagnosis” Fetal skin biopsy can help diagnose protein-related disorders before birth.
6 citations
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March 1991 in “Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry” Manganese levels in hair may be linked to multiple sclerosis.
January 2023 in “Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences” Dogs with skin lesions often have blood abnormalities and damaged hair.
19 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” The study created a test that found hormonal and toxic effects in plant and fungal extracts using prostate cancer cells.
February 2023 in “American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences” Hair analysis can effectively assess nutritional status.
11 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but clear definitions are needed for accurate genetic analysis.
May 2025 in “Annals of surgical case reports & images.” Certain gut bacteria may protect against hair loss, while others may increase the risk.
February 2026 in “Molecules” A new method can quickly and accurately measure tobacco exposure and stress using a small hair sample.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Restoring skin microbial balance may help treat acne.
Bacterial augmentation improves hair composting and nutrient availability.
11 citations
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November 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Gut microbes significantly affect brain steroid levels.
10 citations
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January 2020 in “Royal Society Open Science” A new automated method accurately measures hair damage using microscopic images.
September 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Medicine” Omics techniques are needed to understand the scalp microbiome's role in alopecia areata for new treatments.
353 citations
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May 2016 in “TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry” Droplet microfluidics improves efficiency and control in chemistry, biology, and nanotechnology.
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February 2013 in “Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies” Method accurately measures finasteride concentration in medicine.