What Is the Best Sampling Region for Endocrine Hair Analysis? A Comparison Between the Posterior Vertex and Occipital Region and Recommendation for Standardization

    April 2025 in “ Psychoneuroendocrinology ”
    Katharina Huthsteiner, Johannes B. Finke, Eva M.J. Peters … Tobias Stalder
    Studysummary This study found no consistent differences between the posterior vertex and occipital region for hair hormone analysis, but noted significant variations in specific hormone concentrations, highlighting the need for standardized sampling practices.
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