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Hair Straightening Chemicals Linked to Uterine Cancer.
Hair Straightening Products Linked to Uterine Cancer Risk.
Hair Straightener Lawsuit
» Hair Product Uterine Cancer Lawsuit
Last Updated: November 17th, 2023
Hair Straighteners Uterine Cancer Lawsuit Overview
Lawsuits are being filed on behalf of women who used hair straightening products and subsequently developed uterine cancer.
Scientific and medical research has found that the use of chemical hair straightening products and hair relaxers may increase the risk of uterine cancer and other hormone sensitive cancers.
Wondering if you qualify for a Hair Straighteners Uterine Cancer Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one frequently used hair straightening chemicals and later developed uterine cancer, you are encouraged to reach out to an attorney and discuss a potential legal claim.
Contact TorHoerman Law for a free, no-obligation consultation or use the chatbot on this page to see if you qualify for potential legal action.Â
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Hair Straightening Products and the Increased Risk of Uterine Cancer
Manufacturers of chemical hair straighteners, hair relaxers, and other hair straightening products are facing lawsuits from countless women who have developed uterine cancer and other serious adverse health effects.
Frequent users of hair straightening products suffer from a higher uterine cancer incidence. Women using hair straightening products were found to be twice as likely to develop uterine cancer than women who did not.
About The National Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Sister Study
The NIEHS, a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), conducted an 11 year-long study, called the Sister Study, to identify risk factors for breast cancer and other health conditions.
Over the course of the study, it was found that women who use chemical hair straightening products were developing uterine cancer at twice the rate that those who did not use hair straightening products. According to the study, around 60% of those who used hair straightening products in the previous year self identified as black women.
Hair products have been pondered as increasing the risk for certain cancers in women for some time now. This study from the NIH has shown that frequent users of hair straightening products suffer from higher rates of incident uterine cancer.
Other studies from the NIEHS Environment and Cancer Epidemiology group found that permanent hair dye and straightening or relaxer products may increase the risk for breast and ovarian cancer.
Additional Research On Chemical Hair Straighteners And Health Risks
Other studies on the link between dangerous chemicals in hair straightening products and cancer diagnoses include:
Another study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) looked at the rates of uterine cancer among a diverse population, further finding that black women suffer from higher rates of uterine cancer and higher mortality rates from the disease.
According to ECANA, one of the reasons for the disparity is that black women overwhelmingly experience a delay in diagnosis and medical care for endometrial cancer, putting them at a much higher risk for dying from the disease.
Hair Products and Cancer Cases
The recent link between hair straightener use and uterine cancer cases is one of several other research findings that have shown that hair products contribute to health disparities.
As mentioned previously, some permanent hair dyes have been linked to a higher risk for breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
Do You Qualify for the Hair Straighteners Uterine Cancer Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one used chemical hair straightening products and went on to develop uterine cancer, you may be eligible to file a legal claim against manufacturers or distributors of the products used.
Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation. You can also use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify for a Hair Relaxer Uterine Cancer Lawsuit.
Your Hair Relaxer Lawyer will help you complete the crucial tasks necessary to organizing and filing a lawsuit. These steps include gathering evidence, assessing damages, and determining liability.
Gathering Evidence for Hair Straightener Uterine Cancer Lawsuits
Evidence is important in any personal injury lawsuit, but it is especially important for Hair Relaxer Lawsuits.
Evidence in your Hair Relaxer Lawsuit may include:
Medical records
Medical bills
Receipts of purchase
Lost wages as a result of medical treatment
Witness statements
Doctor’s notes
Other evidence proving use of hair relaxer products and the subsequent health impacts
Assessing Damages For Hair Straightener Lawsuits
With the help of an experienced attorney, you will begin to assess damages related to your case. Damages refer to the total losses incurred as a result of an injury or diagnosis, both economic and non-economic.
Damages in a Chemical Hair Straightener Lawsuit may include:
Medical bills
Lost wages or earning capability
Lost quality of life
Loss of consortium
Pain and suffering
Emotional damages
Permanent disability
Other damages
Determining Liability For Hair Straightening Products Lawsuits
In Hair Relaxer cases, liability may fall on the company manufacturing or distributing hair straightening products. To understand what companies may be liable for your uterine cancer diagnosis, refer to evidence you’ve collected.
Currently, defendants in the Hair Straightening Products MDL include:
L’Oreal
Softsheen-Carson (Optimum Relaxer)
Dark & Lovely
Just For Me
Motions Hair
ORS Hair Care (Namaste Laboratories, LLC)
African Pride (Godrej Group)
TorHoerman Law: Accepting Clients for the Hair Straighteners Uterine Cancer Lawsuit
Our attorneys are currently investigating claims that allege links between frequent use of hair straightening chemicals and risk of developing uterine cancer.
Do you believe you qualify for the Hair Staighteners Uterine Cancer Lawsuit?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Chemicals in Hair Straighteners Are Linked to Uterine Cancer Cases?
Though the research group did not collect information on the brands or ingredients of hair products used by women participating in the study, the paper identifies specific chemicals found in hair straighteners that could contribute to increased uterine cancer risk.
The study lists parabens, bisphenol A, metals and formaldehyde as potentially dangerous hair straightening chemicals.
Who is at Risk of Uterine Cancer from Hair Straightening Products?
Frequent users of hair straightening products may be at a higher risk to develop uterine cancer compared to those who do not.
Researchers found that the use of hair straightening or relaxer products is common particularly among black women, and the rates of uterine cancer have been higher in black women than women of other ethnicities.
According to the NCI, black women had more than twice the rate of deaths from uterine cancer compared to other racial or ethnic groups.
The National Cancer Institute also said that the higher death rates are related to higher rates of aggressive subtypes of uterine cancer.
What Health Problems May Be Associated With Hair Relaxer Use?
Chemical hair straightening products may be linked to the following health conditions in frequent users:
Uterine cancer
Uterine fibroids
Breast cancer
Cervical cancer
Chronic hormonal imbalance
Endometrial cancer
Endometriosis
Ovarian cancer
Thyroid problems
Vitiligo
Other hormone sensitive cancers
What Medical Treatments Are Undergone By Women Suffering From Health Conditions Related To Hair Relaxer Use?
Women who frequently used hair relaxers and subsequently developed uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, breast cancer, or other related health conditions may undergo several serious medical treatments.
These medical treatments include, but are not limited to:
Blood transfusion for iron deficiency anemia due to excessive bleeding
Chemotherapy
Endometrial ablation
Endometriosis excision
Hysterectomy
Laparoscopy
Laparotomy
Magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound (MRGFUS)
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