67 citations
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May 2013 in “Therapeutic drug monitoring” This study explores the complexities of interpreting single drug exposure in hair, emphasizing factors like drug distribution variability and suggests methods to validate single exposure findings in forensic cases.
November 2021 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” This study presents additional data suggesting that the absence of nerve endings in certain segments of human hair follicles influences the asymmetrical distribution of electrical charges, as indicated by no precipitation of Potassium Ferricyanide crystals.
30 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of Analytical Toxicology” This study found that concentrations of THCCOOH in hair do not correlate well with self-reported cannabis use due to inaccuracies in the self-reported data, but it provides preliminary insights into usage patterns.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that hair testosterone concentrations show some consistency over time, but factors like hair washing and individual growth rates influence these levels, suggesting the need for careful sampling and analysis adjustments.
18 citations
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January 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study suggests that damaged anagen hair follicles have the capability to repair themselves and resume growth by mobilizing extra-bulge epithelial cells, particularly after injuries like chemotherapy and radiotherapy.