Chemical-based hair straightening treatments can be harmful to your body. It increases the risk of uterine cancer.
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Many women enjoy styling their hair. Then some choose chemical hair treatments and dye their hair. But frequently, doing that can be harmful to your body. Your body may experience effects from chemical hair treatments that you cannot even begin to understand. “Hair straightening chemicals have been linked to an increased risk of uterine cancer,” says dermatologist Dr. Kiran.
- Chemical hair treatments can have various side-effects
- Besides hair damage it also increases the risk of uterine cancer
Side-effects of Hair Straightening
She states, “Most of us are guilty of getting chemical-based hair straightening treatments at some point in our lives. But did you know that apart from hair damage there is also another major risk involved with such treatments?”
Uterine Cancer / Endometrial Cancer - Symptoms - Risk Factors – Prognosis - Treatment
Uterine Cancer or Cancer of the Uterus (or Endometrial Cancer) refer to cancers affecting the uterus or the womb in women. Learn about the different types of uterine cancer, symptoms, staging, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, survival rates and news on uterine cancer.
Uterine Cancer or Cancer of the Uterus (or Endometrial Cancer) refer to cancers affecting the uterus or the womb in women. Learn about the different types of uterine cancer, symptoms, staging, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, survival rates and news on uterine cancer.
‘Using chemical hair straighteners and relaxers may increase a woman's risk of developing uterine cancer.’
She further explains, “Women who use chemical hair straighteners and relaxers may have a higher risk of uterine cancer, according to a new study from researchers at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH).” She says, “It's only a slightly increased risk but it's something that all of you should know before you go out and get your hair chemically straightened.” Instead, the health expert advises you to learn to accept your hair, whether it is curly or wavy. Let's work on healing it and accepting it.
How Chemical Treatments Impact the Hair
Dr. Kiran frequently discusses the negative implications of applying chemicals to your hair. Even coloring your hair, according to her, might harm them in several ways. She advises you to see a dermatologist right away if you get a skin infection after getting your hair colored. She advises staying away from cosmetics containing PPD or PPT because they could be very damaging to the skin. Additionally, choosing a natural hair color like vegetable dye or henna. Patch testing of natural colors can also be done to see if your skin reacts to them or not. You must minimize hair coloring as much as possible, or just concentrate on the highlights, advises Dr. Kiran.
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