Allergen content of popular chemical hair relaxers: A product analysis.
Contact Dermatitis
; 91(2): 139-145, 2024 Aug.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38783163
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Chemical hair relaxers are widely utilized by black women, yet little research exists on the allergens present in these products.OBJECTIVE:
This study aims to investigate allergen prevalence in the most popular chemical hair relaxers.METHODS:
We analysed 41 products from five major retailers, identifying allergens through ingredient lists and comparing them to the 2020 American Contact Dermatitis Group Core allergen series.RESULTS:
The most common contact allergens in chemical relaxers include propylene glycol, cetyl steryl alcohol, fragrance, D/L-a-tocopherol, tea tree oil and cocamidopropyl betaine.CONCLUSION:
Understanding allergen exposure in products used by individuals with textured hair is needed for managing contact dermatitis in diverse populations. This analysis underscores the presence of potential allergens in hair relaxers, emphasizing the importance of dermatologists' awareness and patient scrutiny of ingredient lists.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Alérgenos
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Dermatite Alérgica de Contato
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Preparações para Cabelo
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Contact Dermatitis
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Contact dermat
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Contact dermatitis
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos