10 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of visualized experiments” The document concludes that the technique allows for the detection of LDH activity in various tissues, showing where cells are actively metabolizing glucose.
October 2022 in “Linköping University medical dissertations” The method shows hair testosterone levels reflect those in saliva, but are affected by various factors and may indicate a risk for heart attack.
1 citations
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August 1985 in “Proceedings annual meeting Electron Microscopy Society of America” SEM/EDX can analyze hair elements but struggles with trace elements, limiting its forensic use.
41 citations
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December 1988 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
8 citations
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July 2018 in “Analytical sciences” Using 5-butylpicolinate esters improves the sensitivity and reliability of detecting testosterone and dihydrotestosterone in saliva.
9 citations
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June 1947 in “Analytical Chemistry” Cold waving solutions quickly reduce cystine to cysteine in hair.
12 citations
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July 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Different hair fiber development might explain why hair loss severity varies in patients with a specific genetic mutation, and treatments that thicken hair could help.
13 citations
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March 2020 in “Spectrochimica Acta Part A Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy” Alopecic hair has more irregular structures and chemical changes than normal hair, reducing its strength.
130 citations
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August 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human hair follicle organ culture is a useful model for hair research with potential for studying hair biology and testing treatments.
April 2026 in “Research Square” Trichoscopy is reliable for diagnosing different types of frontal non-scarring hair loss.
Lnc056 helps hair follicle stem cells grow by increasing TRIP6 expression.
April 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Trichoscopy is easier and quicker than folliscopy for diagnosing telogen effluvium.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” The new Follicular Map method could help assess hair treatment effectiveness but has some limitations.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair restoration surgery can change the appearance of hair when examined with a special magnifying tool.
June 2018 in “The Medical Journal of Cairo University/The Medical Journal of Cairo University” Dermoscopy can quickly and reliably distinguish Tinea Capitis from Alopecia Areata by identifying specific hair patterns.
May 2023 in “Animal Reproduction Update” High levels of cortisol in hair show long-term stress which can lower fertility in animals.
January 2025 in “Journal of Raman Spectroscopy” Polarized Raman spectra can reveal changes in hair keratin's protein structures.
The ProScope HR is an effective, user-friendly, and affordable tool for diagnosing hair loss.
54 citations
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January 2018 in “Scientific reports” Human hair contains diverse proteins, including keratins and histones, which could help assess hair health and aging.
6 citations
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October 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair splitting and nail detachment are linked conditions.
January 2013 in “Wool textile journal”
January 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Hair analysis can show changes in vitamin D levels over time.
July 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lab tests for female hair loss have unclear usefulness; consider based on symptoms.
January 2021 in “Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation” The document describes a way to measure biotin in blood to prevent wrong test results in hormone level testing.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” Early recognition of loose anagen hair syndrome is important to prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments.
January 2017 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” 4 citations
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August 2013 in “Chinese Medical Journal” A specific gene mutation in KRT86 is linked to hair disorder in a Chinese Han family.
September 2010 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology/Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” TrichoScan is reliable for counting and measuring hair density but may not accurately assess hair types in women with hair loss.
30 citations
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April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” TrichoScan helps identify subtle hair thinning in women with androgenetic alopecia.
28 citations
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp issues, but doctors must be careful to avoid mistakes.