| Safety of hair products during pregnancy: personal use and occupational exposure. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18854462 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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QUESTION: Several of my pregnant patients who are hairdressers have asked me if exposure to products they use is harmful to their unborn babies. They also want to know if their pregnant clients' personal use of hair products should be of concern. ANSWER: There is no evidence of teratogenic effects for pregnant women exposed to these products from occupational use (ie, hairdressing); however, it is recommended that pregnant hairdressers wear gloves to minimize exposure, work for no more than 35 hours per week, avoid standing for prolonged periods of time, and ensure that the salons where they work have adequate ventilation. Evidence suggests there is minimal systemic absorption of hair products, so personal use by pregnant women 3 to 4 times throughout pregnancy is not considered to be of concern. |
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Authors:
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Angela Chua-Gocheco; Pina Bozzo; Adrienne Einarson |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien Volume: 54 ISSN: 1715-5258 ISO Abbreviation: Can Fam Physician Publication Date: 2008 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-10-15 Completed Date: 2009-02-02 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0120300 Medline TA: Can Fam Physician Country: Canada |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1386-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Motherisk Team, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ont. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Beauty Culture Environmental Monitoring Evidence-Based Medicine Female Hair Preparations / adverse effects* Humans Maternal Exposure / adverse effects*, prevention & control Occupational Exposure / adverse effects*, prevention & control Pregnancy Pregnant Women Safety* |
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0/Hair Preparations |
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