Permanent Hair Dye and Straighteners May Increase Breast Cancer Risk

 

Permanent Hair Dye and Straighteners May Increase Breast Cancer Risk

prior evidence to support the association with chemical straighteners, these results need to be replicated in other studies.

When asked if women should stop dyeing or straightening their hair, Sandler said, "We are exposed to many things that could potentially contribute to breast cancer, and it is unlikely that any single factor explains a woman’s risk. While it is too early to make a firm recommendation, avoiding these chemicals might be one more thing women can do to reduce their risk of breast cancer."