Effects of Chemical Straighteners on the Hair Shaft and Scalp

    January 2022 in “ Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia ”
    Joane Nathache Hatsbach de Paula, Flávia Machado Alves Basílio, Fabiane Mulinari‐Brenner
    Studysummary This review discusses the effects of chemical hair straighteners and reports associated side effects like scalp inflammation and hair damage, noting the variability of findings and the need for further research.
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