January 2023 in “Advances in pharmacology and clinical trials” Human hair is a significant sample for various tests in clinical, nutritional, archaeological, and forensic studies.
4 citations,
February 2019 in “American Journal of Human Biology” Collecting hair from all scalp sections works as well as the standard method for cortisol analysis.
January 2024 in “Metabolites” Standardized procedures are crucial for collecting and preparing biological samples to ensure accurate clinical metabolomics results.
March 2024 in “American journal of veterinary research” Clippers are the best tool for collecting dog hair for chemical tests, being fast and stress-free for the dog.
1 citations,
June 2016 in “Equine Veterinary Education” The document concludes that using the right diagnostic methods and careful sample handling is crucial for accurately diagnosing horse skin diseases.
6 citations,
March 2018 in “Journal of Chromatography A” New method accurately measures finasteride and M3 in urine, helping evaluate pharmacokinetics.
1 citations,
August 2006 in “International forensic science and investigation series” Hair testing is a reliable method for detecting workplace drug use when done with proper sample preparation and confirmation.
12 citations,
December 2017 in “Scientific reports” The new test can measure very small amounts of testosterone in hair, and grinding the hair up first gives more accurate results.
January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hair glycation could be a reliable non-invasive indicator of blood glucose control, but its use is limited by factors like sample collection and hair treatments.
11 citations,
March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but clear definitions are needed for accurate genetic analysis.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “International journal of all research education and scientific methods” Hair analysis is better than urine and blood for detecting past drug use.
7 citations,
November 2022 in “Toxics” The method accurately measures 19 steroid hormones in human blood and urine using a small sample and is suitable for large-scale monitoring.
44 citations,
February 2016 in “Zoology” Hair cortisol levels in primates are useful for stress assessment but vary by age, sex, species, and hair collection methods.
4 citations,
August 2020 in “Journal of proteomics” Hair protein composition is similar across different races and shapes.
157 citations,
April 1997 in “International journal of legal medicine” Cosmetic hair treatments like bleaching and dyeing reduce drug levels in hair samples.
January 2011 in “Companion Animal” Dermatophytosis in cats is a contagious skin disease that requires treating the infected cat, other pets, and the environment.
2 citations,
May 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Stress is likely causing hair loss in Formosan macaques.
8 citations,
March 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
29 citations,
December 2019 in “Transfusion and Apheresis Science” Platelet-derived bio-products help in wound healing and tissue regeneration but lack standardized methods, and their use in medicine is growing.
3 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of clinical and diagnostic research” Treating a boy's scalp infection was challenging because two different colors of the same fungus appeared.
36 citations,
September 2015 in “Forensic Science International: Genetics” Certain DNA variants can predict straight hair in Europeans but are not highly specific.
December 2018 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Differences in skin and gut bacteria may contribute to alopecia areata.
Marking Nut extract in coconut oil may be an effective natural alternative for treating dandruff and promoting hair growth.
December 2023 in “Urogenital tract infection” Seminal bacteria can lower sperm quality in subfertile men.
15 citations,
July 2012 in “Biological trace element research” Higher hair calcium to magnesium ratios and lower chromium levels in hair may indicate insulin resistance in Korean men.
11 citations,
April 2020 in “Animals” Moving horses to new places can increase their stress levels, as shown by higher stress hormone in their hair.
December 2021 in “International research journal of pharmacy” The quality of Neelibhringadi Keratailam varies among products, suggesting a need for better standardization and quality control.
4 citations,
May 2020 in “PLOS ONE” Ingenol mebutate gel changes gene expression related to skin development and immune response in actinic keratosis.
December 2024 in “PLoS ONE” Hair growth serums A and C can affect hair growth genes and pathways, suggesting potential for personalized hair loss treatments.
14 citations,
June 2016 in “Hypertension research” New method uses hair follicle cells to estimate human body clock phase, potentially improving sleep disorder diagnosis.