Dangers Involved in Dyes, Cosmetics and Permanent Wave Lotions Applied to Hair and Scalp

Downing, John G.

doi:10.1001/archderm.1951.01570050019002

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“…Hair breakage, hair thinning, lack of hair growth, scalp irritation, scalp damage, hair loss are some of the complaints from many who experience problems due to the misuse or chronic use of chemical hair relaxers. 5,21 In our study, 18 females and 9 males had the most common complaint of hair loss. 12 females had complaint of frizzy hair, 8 had thinning and breakage of hair, 7 had graying of hair, 4 had dandruff and 4 had split ends.…”

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Chemical relaxers and curlers: Hidden danger

Vyas¹,

Gupta²,

Modi³

et al. 2020

IJCED

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Introduction:Hair is the most noticeable part of one's beauty and enhances individual's personality. Hair loss is largely the result of genetics and hormones, however, lifestyle (hair colouring, fashion etc.) and environmental factors such as hair styling, eating habits and chemical exposure has major role. As more women are embracing their natural hair by exposing them to chemical relaxers resulting in an untold havoc with our physical health. Aims and Objectives: To examine the patients undergoing repeated chemical relaxing and curling Methodology: A cross-sectional observational hospital based study was carried out on purposively selected patients diagnosed with telogen effluvium. Forty seven patients of either sex, aged between 18 to 50 yrs those who had undergone relaxing and curling more than once over a period of 12 months Result: Out of 47 patients diagnosed to have hair fall, 13 were male and 34 were female. 49% belonged to the age group of 25-31 years. 42% of patients applied relaxers up to 4 times while 7% used up to 10 times. The commonest adverse events associated with the use of chemical hair relaxers were hair loss (61%), dry hair (45%), dandruff (20%), thinning of hair (30%), greying of hair (25%) and split ends in only (15%). Conclusion: Hair fall, lack of hair growth, hair breakage, hair thinning, scalp irritation are the main adverse effects faced due to the continuous use of hair relaxers and curlers. However, chemical hair relaxers have been know to cause adverse effects is not a false belief and affected the society badly.Therefore one should be very careful while using and applying any sort of chemical to your hairs.

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Chemical relaxers and curlers: Hidden danger

Vyas¹,

Gupta²,

Modi³

et al. 2020

IJCED

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“…Depilatories containing thioglycolates are reportedly irritants, but rare sensitizers and cause contact epilating folliculitis when used improperly. 101 Glyceryl Thioglycolate in permanent wave solutions has become a major allergen in hairdressers with fewer reactions reported and somewhat less in the clients. Glyceryl Thioglycolate persists on treated hair for weeks or months, and is a common sensitizer.…”

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confidence: 99%

Final Amended Report on the Safety Assessment of Ammonium Thioglycolate, Butyl Thioglycolate, Calcium Thioglycolate, Ethanolamine Thioglycolate, Ethyl Thioglycolate, Glyceryl Thioglycolate, Isooctyl Thioglycolate, Isopropyl Thioglycolate, Magnesium Thioglycolate, Methyl Thioglycolate, Potassium Thioglycolate, Sodium Thioglycolate, and Thioglycolic Acid

Burnett¹,

Bergfeld²,

Belsito³

et al. 2009

Int J Toxicol

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This safety assessment includes Ammonium and Glyceryl Thioglycolate and Thioglycolic Acid Butyl, Calcium, Ethanolamine, Ethyl, Isooctyl, Isopropyl, Magnesium, Methyl, Potassium, and Sodium Thioglycolate, as used in cosmetics. Thioglycolates penetrate skin and distribute to the kidneys, lungs, small intestine, and spleen; excretion is primarily in urine. Thioglycolates were slightly toxic in rat acute oral toxicity studies. Thioglycolates are minimal to severe ocular irritants. Thioglycolates can be skin irritants in animal and in vitro tests, and can be sensitizers. A no-observable-adverse-effect level for reproductive and developmental toxicity of 100 mg/kg per day was determined using rats. Thioglycolates were not mutagenic, and there was no evidence of carcinogenicity. Thioglycolates were skin irritants in some clinical tests. Clinically significant adverse reactions to these ingredients used in depilatories are not commonly seen, suggesting current products are formulated to be practically nonirritating under conditions of recommended use. Formulators should take steps necessary to assure that current practices are followed.

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Die beruflichen Hautkrankheiten

Burckhardt

1962

Entzündliche Dermatosen I

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Dangers Involved in Dyes, Cosmetics and Permanent Wave Lotions Applied to Hair and Scalp

Cited by 10 publications

References 7 publications

Chemical relaxers and curlers: Hidden danger

Chemical relaxers and curlers: Hidden danger

Die beruflichen Hautkrankheiten

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