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Question about hair dyes
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Question about hair dyes
by katy88, Mar 20, 2006 12:00AM
Hi, I am a 30 year old healthy female. I have concern about hair dyes. About two weeks ago I colored my hair at home and it was a mess. As a result, I used about 10 different store bought hair coloring kits some light some dark to finally fix the mistake I made. I normally do not color my hair and then I read about the possible risk of cancer with hair dyes. Do you think I am at increased risk to get cancer (my worry was a brain tumor) from so much hair dye in a short amount of time. I do not have previous years of exposure just the occasional hair color. Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Mar 21, 2006 12:00AM
, Mar 21, 2006 12:00AM
Although possible, I am not aware of a connection between hair dye and brain cancer.
Even if there was a connection, it is unlikely a single event of hair dye overuse will lead to a significantly higher risk of brain cancer.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
Even if there was a connection, it is unlikely a single event of hair dye overuse will lead to a significantly higher risk of brain cancer.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
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You will have less exposure to dyes and it will probably be cheaper and look better then messing around with tons of products to try to fix it yourself.