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GlossarySodium Hydroxide (Lye)

highly caustic compound used in hair relaxers and industry

Sodium Hydroxide, also known as NaOH or caustic soda, is a highly caustic and alkaline compound commonly used in various industrial processes, including soap making, paper manufacturing, and chemical synthesis. In the context of hair care, it is often found in hair relaxers, where it breaks down the protein structure of hair to make it straighter. However, due to its strong corrosive nature, it must be handled with care to avoid skin burns and other injuries.

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research Cutaneous and Ocular Sequelae of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Lyell Syndrome

13 citations , December 2010 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie”

The conclusion is that skin, mucous, and eye problems after Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Lyell syndrome significantly affect patients' lives, highlighting the need for comprehensive care and eye check-ups.

research Lyell Syndrome in Childhood

December 2013 in “Bőrgyógyászati és venerológiai szemle”

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research Acute Relaxer-Associated Scarring Alopecia: A Report of Five Cases

29 citations , May 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Hair relaxers can cause lasting scalp damage and hair loss.

research Influence of Chemical Straightening on the Stability of Drugs of Abuse in Hair

8 citations , October 2014 in “Journal of analytical toxicology.”

Chemical hair straightening significantly reduces detectable drug levels in hair.

research Cuticular Damage to African-American Hair During Relaxer Treatments: A Microfluorometric and SEM Study

3 citations , May 2009 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

Relaxer treatments damage African–American hair, with commercial products causing more harm than lab-made solutions.

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community Have been using topical minoxidil for about 3-4 years now, and it suddenly stopped working. I am now adding tretinoin to the schedule. Anyone experienced this?

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