Harm Caused by Alkaline Substances on Hair and Scalp
May 2026
in “
International Journal of Health Management Review
”
substâncias alcalinas alto pH alisamento químico intumescimento das fibras capilares degradação proteica escamas cuticulares hidróxidos metálicos lantionização resistência do cabelo manto ácido do couro cabeludo dermatites queimaduras químicas alopecias cicatriciais chemical hair straightening metal hydroxides hair fiber swelling cuticle scales acid mantle of the scalp scarring alopecia
Studysummary This study found that the use of high pH chemical agents for hair straightening can cause significant damage to hair, including protein degradation and weakened fiber strength, and may lead to permanent scalp conditions like contact dermatitis and cicatricial alopecia.
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