VIVA – Using dyes hair permanent to cover gray hair or to enhance your appearance has been a trend for a long time. But for women who use permanent dyes, it should be noted that it does increase the risk of some types cancer including cancer breast, skin and ovaries, says a recent study.
According to a study conducted by the University Harvard and published in The Journal of The BMJ, hair coloring has an impact on the possibility of several types of cancer, according to the page Times of India.
The use of hair dye is very common, especially among older age groups because they want to cover up their gray color. It was found that 50 percent-80 percent of women and 10 percent of men over the age of 40 use dyes in the US and Europe.
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To better understand the risks cancer As a result of hair dye, researchers analyzed data from 117,200 women from the Nurses’ Health Study, including an assessment of hair dye exposure.
None of these women had a history of cancer and they were followed for 36 years. The use of permanent dyes is associated with an increased risk of basal cell carcinoma of the skin. The risk is higher in women with naturally light hair.
The results found an increased risk of three types of breast cancer – estrogen receptor-negative, progesterone receptor-negative and hormone receptor-negative. Ovarian cancer has also been linked to the use of permanent hair dyes. The risk increases with the increase in the number and frequency of women using hair dyes.
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The risk of Hodgkin’s lymphoma is also seen with the use of permanent hair dyes in women who have naturally dark hair. A darker color is said to have a higher concentration.
While you can use homemade dyes to reduce your risk, here are some things you can follow to dye your hair the safest way:
– Do not leave the dye on the scalp for more than the recommended time.
– Rinse your head thoroughly with water to remove dye.
– Make sure to wear gloves when applying dye.
– Do not mix two different products, until the instructions say so.
– Follow all instructions written on the product
The most common and dangerous ingredients in hair dyes include ammonia, peroxide, p-phenylenediamine, diaminobenzene, toluene-2, 5- diamine and resorcinol.
All of these chemicals can cause serious irritation to the skin, eyes, and lungs. It can also cause chemical burns, blisters on the scalp, hair loss, and even cancer.
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