Trichotillometry can measure hair plucking force, aiding alopecia treatment evaluation.
The trichotillometer is a simple, effective tool for diagnosing and assessing female pattern hair loss.
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October 1981 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” Malnourished people have weaker hair that is easier to pluck.
Malnourished people have weaker hair that is easier to pluck.
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February 1982 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” Hair pluckability can help assess protein nutrition status.