Hair Relaxer Injuries: An Unseen Epidemic Impacting Women Across Puerto Rico

Hair Relaxer Injuries: An Unseen Epidemic Impacting Women Across Puerto Rico

In recent years a silent beauty product epidemic has been plaguing the women of Puerto Rico and the world, leaving behind a trail of physical and emotional devastation. The use of hair relaxer products is a popular beauty and hair product method to straighten hair for many generations and  has taken a toll on countless women on the island. 

Unfortunately, the damaging side effects of these products often go unnoticed, as well as not having the knowledge of how dangerous and toxic these chemicals used in the products are. Many women who have used these hair relaxer products have suffered with reproductive cancers for many years not realizing that they were dangerous to use.  

The following toxic chemicals are commonly found in hair relaxer products: 

• Formaldehyde –  a known human carcinogen often used in hair relaxers to help straighten the hair. It has been linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other cancers.
• Lye – a strong alkaline chemical used in many chemical hair straighteners to break down the chemical bonds in the hair.
• Phthalate: chemicals commonly used in hair products, including relaxers, to help keep them soft and pliable. They have been linked to breast cancer and reproductive problems in women.
• Parabens: a group of chemicals used as preservatives in many hair products, including relaxers.
• Lead: a toxic heavy metal that has been found in some hair straighteners. It can cause various health problems, including an increased risk of cancer.

For many years women in Puerto Rico have relied on hair relaxers to achieve straight, manageable hair. However, the chemicals used in these products such as sodium hydroxide and calcium hydroxide have been linked to severe health complications. Over time, women who have regularly used hair relaxers have reported experiencing various ailments including uterine, endometrial, and ovarian cancer.

Uterine cancer, also known as endometrial cancer, is a significant concern among women in Puerto Rico who have used hair relaxers extensively. According to recent studies, the incidence of uterine cancer in Puerto Rico has increased significantly with a substantial number of cases being attributed to the use of these chemical-laden products.

Another alarming health complication associated with hair relaxer use is ovarian cancer. While the exact link between hair relaxers and ovarian cancer requires further research, several studies have suggested a correlation. Women in Puerto Rico who have relied on hair relaxers for extended periods are at an increased risk of developing this life-threatening disease.

Despite the significant number of women suffering from hair relaxer injuries and cancer related health conditions in Puerto Rico, the support available to them is insufficient and the women of Puerto Rico have little understanding of how they can get justice for the years of trust they gave in ushering these hair relaxer products that have caused cancer.

Serna & Associates PLLC, a renowned legal firm specializing in personal injury cases has taken the initiative to support these women in their fight for justice. They offer legal assistance and guidance to those seeking compensation for the physical, emotional, and financial burdens caused by hair relaxer injuries and illness.

Their website, www.usinjuries.com, provides a comprehensive resource for women looking to resolve their cases and obtain the support they deserve.

To help women across the USA and Puerto Rico, Enrique G. Serna, the attorney from Serna & Associates PLLC, will be hosting several webinars over the next few weeks in English & Spanish to help all women affected by Hair Relaxer injuries to learn how they can get the justice and compensation they deserve. Sign up and learn more Click Here.

The use of hair relaxers in Puerto Rico has given rise to a public health issue affecting countless women across the island. The lack of support and awareness surrounding the injuries caused by hair relaxers has left these women to suffer in silence. With the rising incidence of uterine, endometrial, and ovarian cancer among hair relaxer users, urgent action is needed to address this growing epidemic. Women around the world  need to understand the dangers of these types of hair care products and Serna & Associates PLLC will hold these hair relaxer companies accountable  for causing reproductive cancers amongst many generations of  women worldwide.

If you or a loved one have been involved in a personal or product injury, or harmed by a defective products; contact Serna & Associates PLLC Today. Click Here to learn more or call: 1-877-822-1212 attorneys standing by.