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I have heard rumors hair dye can cause cancer. i use clairol nice and easy. should i be worried?

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No: Since the 1970s, there has been little to no data to suggest any increase in cancer risk with hair dye. If there is a risk, it is likely very, very small. Driving a car would likely carry a much higher risk, to put it in perspective.

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Answered 5/20/2016

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