Hair Relaxers and Their Surprising Connection to Fibroid Development – Expert Cautions

 

Potential Risks of Hair Relaxers Highlighted by Nigerian Doctor

 

A Nigerian physician has raised concerns regarding the health risks associated with hair relaxers, particularly their possible link to fibroid development in women.

 

Dr. @gynemedics shared his insights in a video on social media, prompting a significant amount of discussion around the topic.

 

In his statement, he emphasized that the regular use of hair relaxers contributes significantly to the increasing rates of fibroids among African women.

 

Many individuals choose relaxers to manage and soften their hair, which is often deemed difficult to style due to its natural texture.

 

Dr. @gynemedics pointed out that ongoing research has indicated that the chemicals present in hair relaxers are hazardous and can lead to serious health issues.

 

In addition to the risk of fibroid growth, these substances may be associated with other serious conditions, including some cancers.

 

“Hair relaxers, commonly used among African women, contain toxic chemicals that can enter the skin, increasing the likelihood of developing fibroids and other health issues by at least 17%,” he remarked.

 

The doctor further noted that the pursuit of softer hair often results in unintentional exposure to harmful products.

 

For further details, check the video below.

@gynemedics Studies indicate that hair relaxers increase the risk of uterine fibroids among African women #fyp #hairtreatment #relaxer #fibroids #gynemedics ♬ original sound – Dr D