Hair relaxer treatments are beautiful—but they can be deadly.
The connection is clear: Those who use hair relaxers over a span of years have a greater potential to develop ovarian and uterine cancers than those who don’t.
Hair relaxers are a major influence in American culture, used across the country primarily by millions of Black, Brown, and multicultural women every day.
In fact, it is estimated that 200 million Americans use these products each year.
What many don’t realize is that these hair straighteners and relaxers contain chemicals that have been linked to serious health problems, including:
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that “the side effects of hair relaxers are exacerbated by improper use,” such as careless and untimed applications.
The Natural Hair website reveals that “relaxers not only break the bonds in your naturally curly hair, but they also have the potential to cause additional complications.”
If you have used hair relaxers over a span of years and have developed either an ovarian or a uterine cancer diagnosis, we can help
Some other damage may include cancerous tumors and other diseases such as scalp irritation, headaches, eye irritation, and lung damage.
For more info on the potential side effects of hair treatment products, check out this US FDA website resource on hair dye and hair relaxers.
If you or someone you love has developed uterine cancer after using a straightener or relaxer, then please contact our office today for a free, no-obligation case review.
Here’s why a partnership with our attorneys for your hair relaxer lawsuit gives you a competitive advantage.
Hair relaxer users with ovarian or uterine cancer diagnoses, we can help you!
Ben Crump Law focuses on negotiating and obtaining large settlements for hair relaxer users who develop ovarian or uterine cancers—and we explain every step of the process along the way.
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