September 2025 in “Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences” This paper examines the rising popularity and potential benefits of rice water for hair care, noting that while it contains beneficial compounds like inositol that may increase hair strength and decrease frizz, there is still no definitive scientific proof of its efficacy.
June 2021 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This article reviews the potential hair-protective effects of Onion and Aloe vera against damage from hair dyes but reports no new experimental results.
April 2019 in “University of Huddersfield Repository (University of Huddersfield)” This study explored the experiences of adolescents with alopecia and their parents, highlighting the emotional distress caused by the condition and the inadequate response of healthcare professionals to their needs.
March 2017 in “De Gruyter eBooks” The Leechbook shows how hair and sexual health were key to medieval masculinity and some remedies may still be useful.