Could The Use Of Personal Care Oils In Black Women Contribute To Recent Findings Of An Increased Risk Of Breast Cancer In This Population?

    May 2020 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Kiyanna Williams, Heather Woolery‐Lloyd
    Studysummary This study suggests that higher use of phytoestrogen-containing hair and personal care products may increase the association between permanent hair dye, straightener use, and breast cancer risk in black women.
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    1. Childhood Hair Product Use and Earlier Age at Menarche in a Racially Diverse Study Population: A Pilot Study Annals of Epidemiology · 2011
    2. Use of Hair Products Containing Hormone or Placenta by US Military Personnel Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2003