January 2025 in “Dermatology Review” This paper outlines the clinical features of artefactual skin disorder, emphasizing the complexities in diagnosing the self-inflicted lesions that patients deny, and underscores the importance of integrating dermatological, psychiatric, and psychological treatment approaches.
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January 2008 in “Annales de Toxicologie Analytique” This study concluded that standard decontamination procedures do not fully remove external contamination from post mortem hair specimens, which complicates using hair analysis to assess long-term drug exposure.
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December 2025 in “Diagnostics” This case study reported a rare occurrence of cicatricial alopecia linked to zolpidem-induced sleep-related amnestic behavior, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive medication history for accurate diagnosis.
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December 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study highlights the importance of recognizing artifacts in trichoscopy, as certain cosmetic products can mimic signs of early androgenetic alopecia.
This study found that standard decontamination procedures may not fully remove external contamination in post mortem hair specimens, complicating the interpretation of drug detection in such samples.