research Chemical hair relaxer use and its potential effect on incidence of endometrial cancer in Black women.
Frequent use of chemical hair relaxers may increase endometrial cancer risk in Black women.
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research Chemical relaxers and curlers: Hidden danger
Continuous use of hair relaxers and curlers can cause hair loss, dryness, dandruff, thinning, greying, and split ends.
research Dispelling myths of chemical hair relaxers causing uterine cancer
Chemical hair relaxers are not proven to cause uterine cancer.
research The Effects of the Chemical Relaxer Lye on Hair Cortisol Concentrations
Lye relaxers don't significantly change hair cortisol levels.
research Acute ‘relaxer’-associated scarring alopecia: a report of five cases
Hair relaxers can cause lasting scalp damage and hair loss.
research Influence of Chemical Straightening on the Stability of Drugs of Abuse in Hair
Chemical hair straightening significantly reduces detectable drug levels in hair.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: Past, present, and future
CCCA is a hair loss type affecting African women, possibly caused by grooming and chemicals, with various treatments and needing more research.
research Traction alopecia: the root of the problem
Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
research Hair loss: is there a relationship with hair care practices in Nigeria?
Frequent use of chemical hair relaxants is linked to increased scarring hair loss in Nigerian women.
research Hair and scalp disorders in ethnic populations
Different hair care practices and conditions affect African American hair and scalp health, requiring specialized knowledge for treatment.
research Hair care practices and structural evaluation of scalp and hair shaft parameters in African American and Caucasian women
African American women report more hair issues and use different hair care practices than Caucasian women, and have different hair and scalp characteristics.
research Ethnic Hair Disorders
Understanding and treating hair disorders in different ethnic groups requires knowledge of specific hair care practices and hair characteristics.
research Rapunzel Alopecia: A Peculiar Form of Non-Marginal Traction Alopecia Secondary to Excessively Long Hair
Long hair can cause hair loss due to constant pulling.
research Scarring alopecia in a black patient
Chemical relaxers may cause scarring alopecia in black women.
research Alopecia fibrosante frontal em mulheres negras: aspectos clínicos, diagnósticos e terapêuticos
Early diagnosis and less aggressive hair care improve outcomes for Black women with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: retrospective case-control study of 54 patients from a tertiary care center
CCCA mainly affects Black women and is linked to high-tension hairstyles, heating tools, chemical relaxants, and genetics.
research Cross-Sectional Study of Trichoscopy Features, Prevalence, Types of Hair Loss and Hair Care Practices at a Lagos Urban Market.
Hair loss is common in the studied community, often linked to aging and hair care practices like braids, weaves, and chemical relaxers.
research Hair perms/straighteners and styling agents
Hair perms or treatments seem safe to use up to 3 to 4 times during pregnancy.
research Natural swing frequency of human hair - a novel method to quantify natural hair collective movements
Human hair movement is affected by its inner structure and chemical treatments.
research What factors play a role in unhealthy hair?
Environmental, chemical, mechanical, and personal health factors can all damage hair and contribute to hair loss or changes in hair quality.
research Cosmetic Approach for Healthy and Damaged Hair
Cosmetic procedures can harm hair, but damage can be minimized with knowledge and care; however, once hair is damaged, it cannot be reliably repaired.
research Cyberspace Chat: Beyond genetics part III: evidence that lifestyle choices may impact hair loss in androgenetic alopecia
Lifestyle choices like stress, smoking, heavy drinking, sun exposure, and chemical hair treatments might speed up hair loss in people with androgenetic alopecia.
research Protein loss in human hair from combination straightening and coloring treatments
Straightening and coloring hair, especially with sodium hydroxide, greatly increases protein loss.
research Hair Straightening
Hair straightening methods have advanced to improve effectiveness and reduce damage, but still rely on heat and chemicals.
research Cuticular damage to African–American hair during relaxer treatments – A microfluorometric and SEM Study
Relaxer treatments damage African–American hair, with commercial products causing more harm than lab-made solutions.
research Prospective ultramorphological characterization of human hair by optical coherence tomography
OCT can identify hair structures, but chemical treatments can damage them.
research Mechanistic Aspects of African Hair Relaxation
Relaxers straighten African hair by breaking down its helical structure using strong bases.
research What do we need to know about hair straightening?
Modern hair straightening improves manageability and strength while maintaining natural waves.
research Hair loss in women
Women's hair loss can be due to hormonal changes and various conditions, with treatments focusing on stopping progression and managing symptoms.
research Ten pearls every dermatologist should know about the appropriate use of relaxers
Dermatologists should use hair relaxers carefully to avoid hair and scalp damage, following specific guidelines for application and maintenance.