Evaluation of Scalp Hydration and pH Values in Hijab-Wearing and Non-Hijab-Wearing Women

    October 2023 in “ International Journal of Women s Health ”
    Risa Hidayah, Muhamad Radyn Haryadi Widjaya, Hendra Gunawan … Eva Krishna Sutedja
    Studysummary In this study, scalp hydration and pH levels were not significantly different between hijab-wearing and non-hijab-wearing women, suggesting that hijab-wearing does not impair scalp health if there's no history of underlying scalp or skin disorders and the hijab is not worn damp.
    Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Read the full study on dovepress.com →
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study 11

    1. Human Scalp Hair as a Thermoregulatory Adaptation Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · 2023
    2. An Updated Review of the Sebaceous Gland and Its Role in Health and Diseases Part 2: Pathophysiological Clinical Disorders of Sebaceous Glands Dermatologic Therapy · 2021
    3. Understanding the Characteristics of the Scalp for Developing Scalp Care Products Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications · 2021
    4. An Updated Review of the Sebaceous Gland and Its Role in Health and Diseases Part 1: Embryology, Evolution, Structure, and Function of Sebaceous Glands Dermatologic Therapy · 2020
    5. Efficacy of Non-Surgical Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women: A Systematic Review with Network Meta-Analyses and an Assessment of Evidence Quality Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2020
    6. Hair-Growth Potential of Ginseng and Its Major Metabolites: A Review on Its Molecular Mechanisms International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2018
    7. Scalp Condition Impacts Hair Growth And Retention Via Oxidative Stress International journal of trichology · 2018
    8. The Role of Oxidative Damage in Poor Scalp Health: Ramifications to Causality and Associated Hair Growth International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2015
    9. Quality of Life and Psychosocial Impact of Scarring and Non-Scarring Alopecia in Women Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft · 2015
    10. Stratum Corneum Dysfunction in Dandruff International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2012
    11. Functional Analysis of the Stratum Corneum of Scalp Skin: Studies in Patients with Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia Archives of Dermatological Research · 2000