Hair Testing in Forensic Toxicology: Recent Insights From Root to Tip

    November 2025 in “ Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Forensic Science ”
    Karen Rygaard, Simon Kjær Hermansen, Marie Katrine Klose Nielsen
    Studysummary This article reviews recent advancements in forensic hair testing, emphasizing its growing use for detecting past substance exposure, identifying emerging trends like micro-segmentation and hair scanning, and proposing standardized procedures to improve reliability and application in forensic toxicology.
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