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    Glossary Formaldehyde

    colorless gas used in industrial applications and hair treatments

    Formaldehyde, also known as methanal, is a colorless, strong-smelling gas commonly used in various industrial applications, including the production of resins, textiles, and disinfectants. It is also a known carcinogen and can cause respiratory issues and skin irritation upon exposure. In the context of hair treatments, formaldehyde is sometimes used in keratin treatments to straighten hair, but its use is controversial due to potential health risks.

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    1. Formaldehyde replacement with glyoxylic acid in semipermanent hair straightening: a new and multidisciplinary investigation International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2014 · 23 citations
    2. Quantitative Determination of Formaldehyde and Ammonium Thioglycolate (ATG) Allergen Levels as “Quality Markers” in Commercial Synthetic Braiding Hair Sold in Selected Cosmetic Beauty Shops in Kisii Town, Kenya Journal of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO · 2026
    3. Contact dermatitis to phenol‐formaldehyde resin in two plywood factory workers Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 2002 · 15 citations
    4. Determination of the pH Gradient in Hair Follicles of Human Volunteers Using pH-Sensitive Melamine Formaldehyde-Pyranine Nile Blue Microparticles Sensors · 2020 · 13 citations
    5. Productivity of Australian cashmere goats grazing Pangola grass pastures and supplemented with untreated and formaldehyde treated protein meals Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture · 1987 · 11 citations
    6. Cosmetic Approach for Healthy and Damaged Hair Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology · 2017 · 1 citations
    7. Cosmetic Approach for Healthy and Damaged Hair Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology · 2017
    8. An overview of chemical straightening of human hair: technical aspects, potential risks to hair fibre and health and legal issues International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2013 · 73 citations
    9. Hair cosmetics Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology · 2013 · 43 citations
    10. Brazilian keratin hair treatment: a review Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2013 · 40 citations
    11. Practical contact dermatitis Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1996 · 15 citations
    12. Eczema-Like Psoriasiform Skin Reaction due to Brazilian Keratin Treatment Skin Appendage Disorders · 2015 · 14 citations
    13. Mechanical characterization of curly hair: Influence of the use of nonconventional hair straightening treatments Skin Research and Technology · 2017 · 13 citations
    14. Allergen Content of Best-Selling Ethnic Versus Nonethnic Shampoos, Conditioners, and Styling Products Dermatitis · 2020 · 10 citations
    15. Straight to the Point: What Do We Know So Far on Hair Straightening? Skin appendage disorders · 2021 · 4 citations
    16. Psoriasiform skin reaction due to Brazilian keratin treatment International Journal of Trichology · 2022 · 2 citations
    17. Hair Care Cosmetics Regulation in Different Countries – A Comparative Study Applied clinical research, clinical trials and regulatory affairs · 2019 · 2 citations
    18. Hair Cosmetics for the Hair Loss Patient 2021 · 1 citations
    19. Comparative study of Shikakai and Reetha with commercially available shampoos International Journal of Herbal Medicine · 2026
    20. A Clinical Review of Trichorrhexis Nodosa The Open Dermatology Journal · 2025
    21. A Review of the Formulation of Herbal Shampoo to Compare with Allopathic Shampoo Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry · 2024
    22. Chemical Danger in Hair Keratin Care 2023
    23. Ingredients Present In Personal Care Products That Need Scrutiny 2022
    24. What do we need to know about hair straightening? International Journal of Research in Dermatology · 2021
    25. Thermal Modifications of Ethnic Hair 2016
    26. Notes from the Editor Emeritus Hair transplant forum international · 2014
    27. Dermatological drugs and topical agents Side effects of drugs annual · 2004
    28. Book Reviews Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 2002
    29. Peritoneal reactions with some of the tubal occlusive agents. PubMed · 1975 · 1 citations
    30. Dermatological drugs, topical agents, and cosmetics Side effects of drugs annual · 1993