Microbial Colonization, Scalp--Diseases
Conditions
Keywords
scalp, microbiome, hijab
Brief summary
An observational study was performed on 48 women wearing hijab and 48 women not wearing hijab to compare the scalp microbiome.
Detailed description
The scalp sample of all subjects was taken to be analyzed for its microbial diversity. The samples were processed with Next-Generation Sequencer and analyzed with bioinformatics analysis. The primary outcome was the characteristics of scalp microbiome
Interventions
PROCEDURESwab
The scalp was swabbed with five strokes which were performed each in a vertical, horizontal, left diagonal, and right diagonal direction. The swab was moved back and forth for 10 times
Sponsors
Indonesia University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Healthy women * Aged 18 years old or older who had not undergone menopause * Consenting to the study
Exclusion criteria
* Scalp and hair diseases (e.g. alopecia, trichotillomania, scalp infection, malignancy) * Systemic diseases (diabetes mellitus, liver diseases, renal diseases, autoimmune diseases) * Use of topical and oral antifungal agents * Use of cytostatic agents * Use of topical and oral antibiotics * Use of topical and oral vitamin D * Use of chemical products on hair (e.g. bleaching, permanent blow, hair coloring, hair straightener) * Pregnancy * Lactating * Hypersensitivity towards basic ingredients of shampoo (e.g. synthetic detergent, conditioner, thickening agent).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha diversity and beta diversity of scalp microbiome | Up to 2 years | The alpha and beta diversity of scalp microbiome which is generated by bioinformatics analysis from the sample processed with Next-Generation Sequencing |
Countries
Indonesia
Outcome results
None listed