Hair

    January 2014 in “ Elsevier eBooks ”
    Shekoufeh Nikfar, M. Jaberidoost
    TLDR Hair can reveal toxic elements and drugs in the body.
    The document discussed the composition and structure of hair, highlighting its role as an excretory tissue that reflects the composition of elements in body tissues. Hair was used in forensic and environmental toxicology to test for potentially toxic elements and detect various drugs. It could reveal physiological excess or toxicity of elements like mercury, cadmium, and others. The analysis of hair provided insights into the presence of addictive and therapeutic drugs, making it a valuable tool in toxicology.
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