Hair in toxicology : an important bio-monitor /
Hair in Toxicology: An Important Biomonitor is the first book of its kind devoted exclusively to in-depth analysis of the hair shaft as an important tool for a diverse range of scientific investigations. This authoritative book combines contributions from experts in academic, governmental and indust...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge :
Royal Society of Chemistry,
[2005]
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| Series: | Issues in toxicology.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
Table of Contents:
- Biology of hair : the biogenesis and growth of human hair
- The human hair fibre
- Pigmentation of human hair
- Application of hair biology to environmental assessments : hair in forensic toxicology with a special focus on drug-facilitated crimes
- Hair and human identification
- Hair and metal toxicity
- Hair and exposure to environmental pollutants
- Hair and nutrient/diet assessment
- Chemistry and toxicology of personal hair care products : hair colorant chemistry
- Hair dyes and skin allergy
- Hair-colorant use and associated pathology : cancer?
- The chemistry of hair care products : potential toxicological issues for shampoos, hair conditioners, fixatives, permanent waves, relaxers and depilatories
- Hair care products : regulatory issues
- Hair as a bioresource in archaeological study
- A perspective on future directions.