Experts Weigh In On The Dangers Of Chemical Hair Straighteners And Relaxers Causing Chemical Burns

Women report that their scalp felt like it was on fire when they left chemical hair straightener in their hair too long

Thursday, February 23, 2023 - Scalp burns caused by using chemical hair straighteners are likened to serious burns from other dangerous chemicals and fire itself. Scalp burns can become infected and lead to other diseases as dangerous chemicals are absorbed through the wound and directly into the bloodstream. Some medical experts believe that chemicals absorbed through scalp burns can lead to disruption of a woman's endocrine system, and cancer of the uterus, breast, and ovaries. Sherry Thomas, a chemical hair-straightened burn victim, told her local news station, "I used a chemical hair straightener on my hair, and within minutes, my scalp started to burn. It felt like my scalp was on fire. When I rinsed the product out, I saw that my scalp was red and inflamed. It was incredibly painful, and it took weeks for my scalp to heal." Hundreds of women have filed hair relaxer lawsuit claims against Loreal and other manufacturers and sellers of chemical hair relaxers for the pain and suffering they have experienced from the chemical burns they suffered. Medical experts see the victims of chemical hair straighteners regularly and are alarmed at the severity of their injuries. "Scalp burns can range from mild to severe, depending on the strength of the product used and how long it was left on the hair. Severe burns can cause scarring and hair loss, which can be devastating for individuals, " Dr. Marissa G. Blum, an assistant professor of dermatology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine reported. Women who have experienced chemical hair straightener burns and have filed lawsuits allege that they were unaware that the product could be so dangerous and were not warned about the product's packaging. "I didn't realize how dangerous these products could be until I experienced a severe scalp burn myself. Now, I try to educate others about the potential risks so that they can avoid the same pain and suffering that I went through," another scalp burn victim lamented.

Chemical burns join hair relaxer uterine cancer as one of the ways women are injured when they use chemical hair relaxers. Burncenters.com tells chemical hair straightener burn victims the best way to treat their injuries. The website lists the harmful ingredients in hair relaxers that cause chemical burns as "ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, lead acetate, resorcinol (used as a disinfectant, benzene), P-phenylenediamine, DMDM hydantoin, and LYE. They recommend that women wash chemical hair relaxers out of their hair thoroughly for at least ten minutes and then inspect the scalp for open sores. It is recommended that one seek medical attention if open sores are discovered as they may become infected. " Once the product has been rinsed out, inspect your scalp for redness, discoloration, scabbing, or open wounds. If you notice any of these signs, these may be indications of a chemical burn from hair dye, and it is recommended to seek medical attention to ensure the burning process is stopped, the chemical is neutralized correctly and the area is treated," BRCA tells readers.

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