A Survey on Health Effects in a Human Population Exposed to Permanent-Waving Solution Containing Thioglycolic Acid

    November 2003 in “ Journal of Occupational Health ”
    Hui‐Fang Gan, Xian‐Sheng Meng, Chunhua Song, Baixiang Li
    Studysummary This study found that the reproductive function of female hairdressers may be negatively affected by long-term exposure to permanent-waving solutions containing thioglycolic acid, raising concerns about its potential carcinogenic effects.
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