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Is Your Hair Routine Putting You at Risk of Deadly Diseases?
Hair relaxers and chemical hair straighteners have been linked to various health problems, including uterine cancer due to the presence of phthalates.
Hair relaxers and chemical hair straighteners have been linked to various health problems, including uterine cancer due to the presence of phthalates.
Hair relaxers and chemical hair straighteners are popular among people looking to achieve a sleek, straight hairstyle. However, these products can be dangerous and have been linked to a range of health problems. Chemical burns, hair breakage, respiratory issues, allergic reactions, and even uterine cancer are some of the dangers associated with toxic hair products. In this article, we delve into how hair relaxers may cause uterine cancer, and offer tips on finding hair relaxers that are safe and toxic-free.
There are a plethora of warnings that you are given when opting for a straight perm or hair relaxing treatment. Your hair stylist will tell you not to wash your hair for a few days, to consider your haircut, and even that you can't get a perm on damaged hair. There are many dangers associated with hair relaxing, as well, including:
Phthalates are a common chemical found in hair relaxers that can disrupt the endocrine system and cause health issues like reproductive problems, asthma, and cancer. Frequent use of chemical hair straightening products has been linked to a more than double risk of uterine cancer, and 60% of relaxer users in a 2022 study by the National Institutes of Health, were Black women. Hair relaxers may also increase the risk of uterine fibroids, which can cause symptoms and may be linked to uterine cancer.
There are a few things you can look out for when trying to safely get a straight perm.
If you developed uterine cancer after getting a hair relaxing treatment done, there is a chance you may qualify for financial compensation. Learn more about this claim and find out if you are eligible today.
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