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

RITIKA GERA, RAMIA MOKBEL, IVANNA IGOR and KEFAH MOKBEL
Anticancer Research February 2018, 38 (2) 707-716;
RITIKA GERA
1The London Breast Institute, Princess Grace Hospital, HCA Healthcare, London, U.K.
2University College London Medical School, London, U.K.
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RAMIA MOKBEL
3Department of Dermatology, St. Mary's Hospital and Imperial College Healthcare, London, U.K.
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IVANNA IGOR
1The London Breast Institute, Princess Grace Hospital, HCA Healthcare, London, U.K.
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KEFAH MOKBEL
1The London Breast Institute, Princess Grace Hospital, HCA Healthcare, London, U.K.
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    A graphical display of estimated results from the eight studies included in the meta-analysis using the Forest plot.

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