Does the Use of Hair Dyes Increase the Risk of Developing Breast Cancer? A Meta-analysis and Review of the Literature.

Background/aim: Hair dye may contain mutagenic compounds which could be associated with an increased incidence of breast cancer in women who use it. The aim of this study was to examine the association between the personal use of hair dyes and the risk of breast cancer.

Materials And Methods: We conducted a literature review of epidemiological studies reporting breast cancer-specific risks among hair dye users versus non-users.