Journal Article: Hair product use and breast cancer incidence in the Black Women’s Health Study

“Hair relaxers and leave-in conditioners and oils, commonly used by Black/African American women, may contain estrogens or estrogen-disrupting compounds. Thus, their use may contribute to breast cancer risk.”

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Press Release: Moderate use of hair relaxers does not increase breast cancer risk among black women

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