The hair examination is impoant for the following cases except
In rape (and in other sexual offences, if necessary) cases, loose (transferred) pubic hair should be collected from the victim and the accused. In metallic poisoning, hairs are assessed. In identification, genetic studies hair is collected. Ref: Krishan Vij textbook of forensic medicine, 5th edition pg : 53 , 304
To find out its origin
To find the accused or victim
In case of sexual assault
In case of non-metallic poisoning
General anatomy