What Chemicals in Hair Straighteners Are Linked to Uterine Cancer Cases?

Though the research group did not collect information on the brands or ingredients of hair products used by women participating in the study, the paper identifies specific chemicals found in hair straighteners that could contribute to increased uterine cancer risk. The study lists parabens, bisphenol A, metals and formaldehyde as potentially dangerous hair straightening chemicals. <a href="https://dtsc.ca.gov/scp/chemicals-in-hair-straightening-products" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chemicals in hair straightening products may include:</a> <ul> <li>Parabens</li> <li>Bisphenol A</li> <li>Heavy metals</li> <li>Formaldehyde</li> <li>Cyclosiloxanes</li> <li>Sodium hydroxide</li> <li>Diethanolamine</li> <li>Benzophenone-3</li> <li>Triclosan</li> </ul>

Who is at Risk of Uterine Cancer from Hair Straightening Products?

Frequent users of hair straightening products may be at a higher risk to develop uterine cancer compared to those who do not. Researchers found that the use of hair straightening or relaxer products is common particularly among black women, and the rates of uterine cancer have been higher in black women than women of other ethnicities. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-32304 size-full" title="hair product uterine cancer lawsuit, hair straightening chemicals uterine cancer lawsuit, hair straightening cancer lawsuit, hair straightening chemical cancer lawsuit, hair relaxer cancer lawsuit, hair straightening product cancer lawsuit" src="https://www.torhoermanlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HAIR-STRAIGHTENING-CHEMICALS-HAVE-BEEN-LINKED-TO-AN-INCREASED-RISK-OF-CANCER.png" alt="Hair Straighteners and cancer; Keratin Hair Straightening and Cancer" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://www.torhoermanlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HAIR-STRAIGHTENING-CHEMICALS-HAVE-BEEN-LINKED-TO-AN-INCREASED-RISK-OF-CANCER.png 1000w, https://www.torhoermanlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HAIR-STRAIGHTENING-CHEMICALS-HAVE-BEEN-LINKED-TO-AN-INCREASED-RISK-OF-CANCER-300x150.png 300w, https://www.torhoermanlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HAIR-STRAIGHTENING-CHEMICALS-HAVE-BEEN-LINKED-TO-AN-INCREASED-RISK-OF-CANCER-768x384.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> The National Cancer Institute <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/press-releases/2022/uterine-cancer-deaths-black-women" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">found that deaths from uterine cancer are rising in the United States</a>, and black women are overwhelmingly represented in that data. According to the NCI, black women had more than twice the rate of deaths from uterine cancer compared to other racial or ethnic groups. The National Cancer Institute also said that the higher death rates are related to higher rates of aggressive subtypes of uterine cancer.

What Health Problems May Be Associated With Hair Relaxer Use?

Hair relaxer use has been linked to several health problems. Chemical hair straightening products may be linked to the following health conditions in frequent users: <ul> <li>Uterine cancer</li> <li>Uterine fibroids</li> <li>Breast cancer</li> <li>Cervical cancer</li> <li>Chronic hormonal imbalance</li> <li>Endometrial cancer</li> <li>Endometriosis</li> <li>Ovarian cancer</li> <li>Thyroid problems</li> <li>Vitiligo</li> <li>Other hormone sensitive cancers</li> </ul> These products often contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals, which may contribute to the development of hormone-sensitive cancers, especially among Black women who use these products more frequently.

What Medical Treatments Are Undergone By Women Suffering From Health Conditions Related To Hair Relaxer Use?

Women who frequently used hair relaxers and subsequently developed uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, breast cancer, or other related health conditions may undergo several serious medical treatments. These medical treatments include, but are not limited to: <ul> <li>Blood transfusion for iron deficiency anemia due to excessive bleeding</li> <li>Chemotherapy</li> <li>Endometrial ablation</li> <li>Endometriosis excision</li> <li>Hysterectomy</li> <li>Laparoscopy</li> <li>Laparotomy</li> <li>Magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound (MRGFUS)</li> <li>Morcellation</li> <li>Myomectomy</li> <li>Radiation</li> <li>Transcervical radiofrequency ablation</li> <li>Uterine fibroid embolization</li> <li>Other surgery or treatment</li> </ul>

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Hair Straighteners Uterine Cancer Lawsuit

Hair Straightening Chemicals Have Been Linked to Uterine Cancer. Lawsuits are Being Filed Against Hair Relaxer Manufacturers.