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Researchers led from Manchester analysed the sebum secreted onto the skin They found that compounds in sebum can determine the onset of Parkinson's Subtle changes in the compounds can also track the progression of the disease Parkinson's is presently diagnosed based on apparent symptoms and cell scans But these can lead to misdiagnosis with other conditions and treatment errors

Scientists are edging closer to developing a “game-changing” test that could reduce the time it takes to diagnose Parkinson’s disease. A study from the University of Manchester has shown that it is possible to identify the degenerative condition based on compounds founds on the surface of the skin. It’s hoped this approach could accelerate the diagnosis of Parkinson’s – which develops gradually and can take years to present itself – by using a...

Researchers have developed a test that can diagnose Parkinson’s disease from sebum collected by swabbing the skin. The test uses mass spectrometry and was able to identify 10 chemicals in the sebum from Parkinson’s patients that differed from those without the neurodegenerative condition.

According to a new study, it is possible to identify Parkinson’s based on compounds found on the surface of skin.

Results published today show it is possible to identify Parkinson's based on compounds found on the surface of skin. The findings offer hope that a pioneering new test could be developed to diagnose the degenerative condition through a simple and painless skin swab.