Experts told which hair care products threaten with oncology
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The use of some hair care devices is associated with an increased risk of adverse health effects.
Health experts have found that exposure to formaldehyde, which is used in hair straightening, with prolonged use and in high concentrations, can provoke oncology. Express writes about it.
That the desire to get rid of waves or curls can be extremely dangerous, said Dr. Charlotte Woodward, clinical director of River Aesthetics in the UK. She noted that a number of studies have found that a chemical found in a large number of hair straighteners has caused nasal squamous cell carcinoma in rats in tests. And in humans, exposure to this carcinogen increased the risk of developing nasopharyngeal cancer, even at low levels.
The risk increases when the flat iron is fully heated, as formaldehyde is released as a gas, irritating the eyes, nose and throat, she noted.
Speaking of flat irons used to straighten hair, experts have noticed that they are a common cause of hair loss, as they simply break them.
In addition to hair loss, thyroid problems are also likely, Dr. Woodward added.
She noted that it is possible to suspect the harmful effects of ironing by identifying depression and constant fatigue.
Sometimes the outer edges of the eyebrow can become thinner, Dr. Woodward noted.
Experts added that formaldehyde or chemicals in irons “pull out” moisture: the hair becomes dry, lifeless. Naturally thin hair breaks under the weight of the acquired keratin sheath, and a poor-quality product sticks strands together. While the hair lose freshness, volume, constantly look dirty, stick together.
And yet, if you intend to resort to such a procedure, experts advise doing it no more than once every six months.
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