Is pulling hair harmful to the body?
Disease description:
Recently wanted to change my hairstyle, and I'm wondering if perming hair is very harmful to the body?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Hair relaxing, commonly refers to the use of chemical products or straightening irons to alter the natural texture of hair, making it straighter.
During the hair relaxing process, hair is subjected to both high heat and chemical agents, which can damage hair quality, making it dry, frizzy, dull, and more prone to breakage. This is because high temperatures from flat irons can damage the protein structure of hair, while chemical agents strip away its natural oils and nutrients.
Hair relaxing may also have adverse effects on the scalp. Frequently tying hair into tight buns or braids can increase pressure on the scalp, leading to discomfort, itching, dandruff, and other issues. In addition, the chemical agents used during hair relaxing can irritate the scalp, causing allergic reactions such as allergic eczema or urticaria.
It is recommended to minimize such practices and choose gentler hair care methods to maintain the natural health of both hair and scalp.
