Prof. Folahan Adekola of the Department of Chemistry, University of Ilorin, has warned that dying of hair increases risk of cancer. Adekola made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Ilorin.
He said that hair dye formulations contained chemicals known as Yombo-fitta and Yombo-tumtum, which he said are freely sold in Nigerian markets for people to dye their grey hair and look younger.
According to him, these same dyes are also used to dye clothing materials.
The expert explained that research had revealed the presence of highly toxic metals such as lead and arsenic and other carcinogenic compound in the dyes.
Adekola pointed out that given the widespread use of hair dye products; even a small increase in risk may have a considerable public health impact.
“The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reported that hairdressers and barbers are at increased risks of bladder cancer due to exposure to these chemicals,” he added. The chemists suggested that it was important to therefore eliminate human exposure for sustainable development in the country. “Especially human exposure to carcinogens and other toxic chemicals found in air, water and food and other consumer products,’’ said Adekola.
Posted: at 13-08-2015 01:12 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
By that inane logic, a lot of fathers should have already been dead in Nigeria. Poor excuse for a chemist, don't quit your day job.. ever the hell that may be.
Posted: at 13-08-2015 02:13 AM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
Except say na all these locally made dyes wey fit dey risky due to their unrefined nature, but internationally made dyes would be made such that it won't be of any harm to persons or at worst the risk will be minimal.
Posted: at 13-08-2015 03:28 AM (8 years ago) | Hero
blogger212 at 13-08-2015 10:59 AM (8 years ago) (m)
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