There is some concern that chemicals used in hair straightening products may be associated with an increased risk of uterine cancer. Some of the chemicals in question are formaldehyde, which is classified as a known human carcinogen, and sodium hydroxide, which is a corrosive chemical.
There have been a few studies that have looked at the possible link between hair straightening chemicals and uterine cancer, but the results have been inconclusive. One study found that women who reported using hair straightening products that release formaldehyde were more likely to develop uterine cancer, but the study was small and did not take into account other potential risk factors.
Another study found that Brazilian women who used hair straightening products that release formaldehyde had an increased risk of uterine cancer, but again, the study was small and did not take into account other potential risk factors.
Given the inconclusive nature of the evidence, more research is needed to determine if there is a link between hair straightening chemicals and uterine cancer. In the meantime, women who are concerned about the potential risks may want to limit their use of hair straightening products or choose products that do not release formaldehyde.
A new study has found that women who use hair straightening chemicals are at a higher risk of developing uterine cancer.
The study, published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, looked at data from the Sister Study, which included data on nearly 35,000 women between the ages of 35 and 74. The women were followed for an average of 11 years.
During the study, 1,084 women were diagnosed with uterine cancer. When the researchers looked at the data, they found that women who used hair straightening chemicals were 55% more likely to develop uterine cancer than women who did not use them.
The study did not find a link between hair straightening chemicals and other types of cancer.
While the link between hair straightening chemicals and uterine cancer is still not fully understood, the study’s authors say that the findings are concerning and that women should be aware of the potential risk.
