Online Survey on Perceptions and Practices of Hair Oiling Among Diverse Demographics in the Southern States of India
Hair oiling remains a culturally significant practice in India, influenced by both tradition and modern factors. While it is widely believed to offer benefits, a subset of individuals reports scalp issues, emphasizing the need for balanced, evidence-based dermatological guidance.
Authors
- Senkadhir Vendhan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4895-5343)
- S. C. Sharma
- Karthi Kishore
- Lavanya Ravichandran
- Shekhar Neema
- Chitra Jaganathan
Institutions
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University (IN)
- South Eastern Railway (IN)
- Command Hospital (IN)
- Armed Forces Medical College (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Indian Dermatology Online Journal
- Published
- 2026-02-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/idoj.idoj_1143_24
- Primary Topic
- Hair Growth and Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00