Usage of Teflon coated nonstick cookware causes hair loss says @HAIRLINECLINIC #B'luru pic.twitter.com/oL9kVI4fiM— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) December 15, 2016
Bengaluru based Hairline International Research and Treatment Centre released a report today on the effects of Teflon (found in nonstick cookware) that contains Perflurooctanoic Acid (PFOA), on hair fall. The report was released by Dr. S. Sacchidanand, Director of Medical Education, Government of Karnataka. according to the report 80% of the cases visiting the clinic with hair fall are PFOA positive. What is alarming is that of these cases, 65%, irrespective of gender developed high cholesterol. 70% of the women developed Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) and 65% developed hypothyroidism.