The Relationship between Birth Time and Hair Whorl Location

Yen Lee^*, Ya-Yuan Mao, Sin-Yi Huang, Yan-Wun Lin, Cai-Yun Dai, Jhao-Ru Lai, Zong-Ciang Wun, Ya-Ting Cai, Sheng-Chiuan Huang

Department of Life Science, National Taitung University, Taitung, Taiwan.

DOI: 10.4236/oalib.1101318                

Abstract

Hair whorls may be located on the midline of the scalp or off-center, either on the left, or on the right. Some people may have more than one hair whorl on their heads. Do the locations of the hair whorls have any relationship with the time of birth? This study shows negative results which impact the validity of common Chinese folklore and superstition surrounding hair whorl characteristics.

Keywords

Hair Whorl Location, Birth Time, Chinese Folklore

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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