SynthesisJournal of occupational health2022
Association of hairdressing with cancer and reproductive diseases: A systematic review.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 18 citations in OpenAlex.
- Association of hairdressing with cancer and reproductive diseases: A systematic review.Journal of occupational health · 2022Pooled it
- Glove Reuse Limits in Hair Dyeing: Permeation of p-Phenylenediamine and Aminophenols Through Natural Rubber Latex and Neoprene After Repeated Washing.Contact dermatitis · 2026Article
- Occupational Exposure to Resorcinol and Thyroid-Disrupting Effects: Protocol for an Exploratory Field Study in French Hairdressers.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Occupational exposures among hairdressers and the occurrence of hormone-related conditions.Occupational and environmental medicine · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of Skin Protection Measures Among Hairdressing Apprentices in Croatia: Results of a Follow-Up Study.Contact dermatitis · 2026Article
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- Occupational hazards and bladder cancer-An umbrella review of the risk in workers exposed over the past 30 years.Frontiers in public health · 2025Review
- Effects of Thioglycolate Compounds in an Emerging Technique in the World of Cosmetics-Brow Lamination.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Review
- Self-reported symptoms in Swedish hairdressers and association with exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including aldehydes.BMC public health · 2023Article
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14 authors at 5 institutions in 4 countries.
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Abstract
objectivesTo review recent epidemiological studies investigating carcinogenic or reprotoxic effects among hairdressers who seem to be at greater risk for systemic adverse effects of chemicals released from hair care products than consumers.
methodsA systematic review according to the PRISMA-P guidelines was performed and included studies published from 2000 to August 2021, in which cancer or adverse reproductive effects were diagnosed in 1995 and onward. Data were synthetized qualitatively due to the small number of studies, heterogeneity of study designs, outcomes, and methods.
resultsFour studies investigating cancer frequencies and six studies investigating effects on reproduction among hairdressers were identified. All were of good quality and with low risk of bias. Only one of the four studies found an increased risk of cancer reporting nine times higher odds for bladder cancer in hairdressers than the population-based controls. Three other studies investigating bladder and lung cancer, and non-Hodgins lymphoma did not find an increased risk in hairdressers. Regarding reprotoxic effects, numerous outcomes were investigated including menstrual disorders, congenital malformations, fetal loss, small-for-gestational age newborns, preterm delivery, and infertility. Increased risk was found for ventricular septal defect in newborns of fathers working as hairdressers. Furthermore, several indices of poor neonatal or maternal health were significantly associated with mothers working as hairdresser.
conclusionsDespite the scarce evidence that hairdressers are at increased risk of carcinogenic or reprotoxic effects related to their trade, such health risks cannot be ruled out. Therefore, preventive efforts to diminish occupational exposures to hairdressing chemicals should be targeted.
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