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Question

I heared that if you dyed you hair to much it could cause a cancer. Is this true?

Answer 1

THE CLAIM: Hair dye causes cancer

THE FACTS: Hair salons everywhere can reassure their graying customers.

For more than 30 years, scientists have warned that potent chemicals in hair dyes heighten the risk of developing cancer, but new research may now help to put those fears to rest.

Much of the concern stems from studies conducted in the 1970s that showed that some ingredients in hair dyes could damage human cells and cause cancer in animals. advertisement




Sales of the products began to slip when later studies found higher rates of breast, bladder and other cancers in people who dyed their hair regularly.

But last week, a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association looked at 79 relevant studies and concluded that the evidence for a link was weak.

In the studies, even people who colored their hair frequently or used strong permanent dyes that were thought to pose the most danger had no elevated risk of breast or bladder cancer.

The researchers found a "borderline increase" in the risk of blood-related cancers, which include leukemia and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. But they said the link was "too weak to represent a major public health concern."

Some potential carcinogens were stripped from all dyes in the 1970s, and others are used today only in minute quantities.

THE BOTTOM LINE: The evidence of a link between cancer and hair dyes is weak.

Answer 2

There was a study years ago that certain BLACK hair pigment used in haircolor may cause cancer. There are very few people that actually use true black haircolor because there are very few people that it looks flattering on. African American, Asians and Hispanics even usually prefer a deep, dark, rich, warm brown as opposed to a harsh gothic looking black.
There was also a red pigment in the 50's or 60's that was banned in the US because of cancer fears. It is still available in Europe and other countries. I have had clients that are international flight attendants that would only get their red haircolor done abroad because the beautiful, vibrant, possibly cancer causing red pigments are not available in the USA.
Chances are you're probably not using the European Red haircolor or a jet black color.

Answer 3

I don't believe it and I dont' reallly think there is validity to the "no haircolor during pregnancy"

Haircolor has been around for a LONG time maybe 60+ years. If it did cause cancer or put you at a health risk then I think by now there would've been some sort of study on it already, don't you think?

Answer 4

No. That is not true although if you dye your hair a lot and don't take care of it (conditioning, no heat protective sprays, using shampoos with sodium) can cause hair loss and easy breakage.

Answer 5

some people believe that, I dont think it's actually been proven. if you're using a home dye though, definitely do a sensitivity test 48 hours before you apply the dye and dont use it if you have any hives or cuts on your scalp as it is possible for the dye to leak in and cause serious damage

Answer 6

I don't think so but it might cause you to become addicted to dying your hair

Answer 7

no
that is not possible
you have a name that sounds romanian. You are from Romania?

Answer 8

cancer, no. possible hair loss, yes.

Answer 9

I don't think so!