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|title=Hairdressers, Barbers, and Cosmetologists: Asbestos Exposure | WikiMesothelioma
|description=Hairdressers and barbers face mesothelioma risk from decades of occupational exposure to asbestos-contaminated talcum powder and pre-1980 hair dryers. Simulation studies show talc application generates airborne asbestos at 19 to 130 times the OSHA permissible exposure limit.
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|author=David Foster
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''Main category: [[Miscellaneous_Documented_Occupations|Miscellaneous Documented Occupations]]''

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! colspan="2" style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:10px; font-size:14px; font-weight:bold;" | Hairdressers & Barbers Asbestos Risk Profile
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| style="padding:8px; font-weight:bold;" | Risk Level
| style="padding:8px;" | Moderate — Contested but Documented
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| style="padding:8px; font-weight:bold;" | Primary Exposure
| style="padding:8px;" | Talcum powder, hair dryers (pre-1980)
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| style="padding:8px; font-weight:bold;" | Published Case Series
| style="padding:8px;" | 75 + 166 patients (Emory, Moline)
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| style="padding:8px; font-weight:bold;" | Hairdresser/Barber Cases
| style="padding:8px;" | 19–24 documented
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| style="padding:8px; font-weight:bold;" | Airborne Talc Levels
| style="padding:8px;" | 1.9–13 f/cc during application
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| style="padding:8px; font-weight:bold;" | OSHA PEL
| style="padding:8px;" | 0.1 f/cc (19–130x exceeded)
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| style="padding:8px; font-weight:bold;" | Peak Exposure Era
| style="padding:8px;" | 1950s–1980s
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| style="padding:8px; font-weight:bold;" | Litigation Damages
| style="padding:8px;" | $5B+ since 2019
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== Executive Summary ==

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Hairdressers, barbers, and cosmetologists represent a documented but contested occupational group at risk for mesothelioma.<ref name="emory2020" /> The risk stems from two primary sources: decades of routine exposure to asbestos-contaminated talcum powder applied directly to clients' hair and skin, and inhalation hazards from asbestos-containing hair dryers manufactured before 1980.<ref name="gordon2014" /> Simulation studies show that talc application in salon settings generates airborne asbestos concentrations 19 to 130 times the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter.<ref name="gordon2014" /> Large case series from Emory University (75 patients) and Moline et al. (166 patients) identify hairdressers and barbers as mesothelioma victims; however, a 2023 systematic review found no population-level excess mortality risk, suggesting either genuine but rare occupational danger or confounding factors in case ascertainment.<ref name="moline2023" /> Litigation against talc manufacturers has exceeded $5 billion since 2019, with recent verdicts supporting mesothelioma causation from cosmetic talc exposure.
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== Key Facts ==

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* Talc naturally occurs adjacent to asbestos deposits; 10 of 20 consumer talcum products tested in 1976 contained tremolite or anthophyllite fibers<ref name="rohl1976" />
* Gordon 2014 study tested 50+ factory-sealed Cashmere Bouquet containers across 50 years; all contained asbestiform fibers<ref name="gordon2014" />
* Air monitoring during simulated talc puff application: 1.9–3.5 fibers/cc (shaker method) to 13 fibers/cc (puff applicator) — peak levels 130× OSHA PEL<ref name="gordon2014" />
* Barber talc products (Clubman brand) distributed for 50+ years; asbestos-contaminated containers verified via Raman spectroscopy<ref name="lashley" />
* Hair dryers manufactured pre-1980 emitted 0–7,652 nanograms/m³ asbestos; CPSC issued Special Orders to 146 corporations in 1979–1980<ref name="cpsc1979" />
* Emory 2020 series: 75 mesothelioma cases, 4 barbers/cosmetologists; all 11 tissue samples tested contained anthophyllite or tremolite<ref name="emory2020" />
* Moline 2023 series: 166 mesothelioma cases; 5 hairdressers/barbers; 73.5% had cosmetic talc as sole asbestos source<ref name="moline2023" />
* Fiber composition (tremolite/anthophyllite) serves as diagnostic fingerprint for cosmetic talc exposure in tissue analysis<ref name="emory2020" />
* Average latency from exposure to mesothelioma diagnosis: 50–52 years<ref name="emory2020" /><ref name="moline2023" />
* CDC 2022: 12,227 women died of mesothelioma 1999–2020; 7 identified occupationally as hairdressers<ref name="mazurek2022" />
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== How Did Hairdressers Become Exposed to Asbestos? ==

Barbers and hairdressers had two distinct occupational pathways to asbestos exposure, both rooted in routine product use spanning decades.

The first and most significant pathway involved talcum powder. Talc is a naturally occurring mineral that forms in proximity to asbestos deposits.<ref name="rohl1976" /> When talc ore is mined, trace amounts of asbestos minerals — particularly tremolite and anthophyllite — become incorporated into the talc matrix. Beginning in the 1950s and continuing into the 1980s, professional barber and salon supply companies manufactured and distributed talc-based cosmetics for regular application to clients. Clubman brand talc, manufactured and sold specifically to barbershops across North America, was applied to virtually every client's hair and neck following a haircut.<ref name="lashley" /> Barbers used talc to absorb moisture, prevent razor burn, and provide a finishing powder. A single barbershop with 10 clients per day meant 3,650 talc applications per year per stylist — multiplied across 30–40 working years, representing 110,000 to 150,000 direct exposures.<ref name="mesonet_talc" /><ref name="mesoattorney-talc" />

The second pathway involved asbestos-containing hair dryers. Professional hair dryers sold to salons and beauty schools from the 1960s through 1979 often contained asbestos insulation around heating elements. Andis professional dryers, a market-leading brand distributed to barbershops and beauty schools since 1973, contained asbestos and were recalled in 1980.<ref name="cpsc1979" /> The Cashmere Bouquet talc product itself was also used in hair dryers during malfunction repair.<ref name="dahlgren_case" />

Research by Gordon et al. (2014) documented both exposure routes in detail. Testing of factory-sealed Cashmere Bouquet containers spanning five decades found asbestiform fibers in all samples.<ref name="gordon2014" /> Air monitoring during simulated application — both shaker method and puff applicator — generated airborne asbestos concentrations ranging from 1.9 to 13 fibers per cubic centimeter, with puff applicators producing the highest levels. These concentrations represent 19 to 130 times the OSHA permissible exposure limit.<ref name="gordon2014" />

== What Are the Documented Cases Among Hairdressers and Barbers? ==

Published case series and epidemiological data confirm mesothelioma cases among salon workers, though the total number remains small relative to the size of the occupation.

The Emory University mesothelioma series (2020), comprising 75 confirmed cases, identified 4 individuals occupationally classified as barbers or cosmetologists.<ref name="emory2020" /> Tissue fiber analysis from 11 tested cases — a subset of the broader series — revealed anthophyllite and tremolite in all samples, a chemical signature consistent with cosmetic talc contamination rather than occupational asbestos products.<ref name="emory2020" /> This finding is significant because it links tissue composition directly to product exposure and excludes other occupational asbestos sources.<ref name="mesonet_lawsuit" />

The larger Moline et al. series (2023), comprising 166 mesothelioma cases assembled from legal discovery and medical records, identified 5 hairdressers or barbers.<ref name="moline2023" /> Among this cohort, 73.5% attributed their asbestos exposure to cosmetic talc as the sole or primary source. Mean latency — the time from first exposure to mesothelioma diagnosis — was 52.4 years, consistent with historical exposure during the peak talc distribution era (1950s–1980s).<ref name="moline2023" /><ref name="mesonet_settle" />

The Lombardy Mesothelioma Registry (Italy, 2000–2009) reported 30 mesothelioma cases among hairdressers and barbers out of 2,989 total registry cases.<ref name="lombardy" /> While this represents 1% of the registry, it reflects a professional population of roughly 1–2% in developed nations, raising questions about whether the frequency is proportional or elevated.

CDC data from Mazurek et al. (2022), analyzing 12,227 women who died of mesothelioma between 1999 and 2020, identified 7 women with occupational classification as hairdressers or barbers.<ref name="mazurek2022" /> The low absolute number reflects both the rarity of mesothelioma and the declining use of asbestos-containing products after 1980, which left fewer recent exposures.

A single documented case from Lashley v. American International Industries (New Jersey, 2020) exemplifies the exposure pathway. The plaintiff, a retired barber, had applied Clubman talc — a product never reformulated — to thousands of clients over 40 years. Analysis of preserved product containers confirmed asbestos contamination via Raman spectroscopy.<ref name="lashley" />

== Is the Excess Risk Statistically Proven? ==

The epidemiological evidence on whether hairdressers and barbers face an occupational excess risk for mesothelioma remains contested, with case series data in tension with population-level studies.

Large case series — Emory (75 patients) and Moline (166 patients) — demonstrate that mesothelioma victims self-report hairdressing or barbering as their occupation and that tissue fiber analysis supports cosmetic talc as the exposure source.<ref name="emory2020" /><ref name="moline2023" /> These data are consistent with genuine occupational causation. However, a 2023 systematic review published in the journal SAGE, examining 12 observational studies on hairdresser mesothelioma risk, concluded that no statistically significant population-level excess risk has been demonstrated.<ref name="sage2023" /> The authors noted that the rarity of mesothelioma — approximately 2,500 cases annually in the United States — means that a genuine occupational excess could exist yet fail to reach statistical significance in traditional epidemiological studies.

Several factors may explain this disconnect. Case series derive from medicolegal discovery and medical records, enriching for individuals who pursued compensation and whose exposure history was documented in litigation. Population-based occupational coding in cancer registries relies on self-reported occupations that may be incomplete or misdeclassified. Not all hairdressers and barbers were exposed to asbestos-contaminated talc; talc formulations varied by manufacturer, storage conditions, and time period. Some barbers used alternative dusting powders such as cornstarch-based products. The lag between exposure (peak in 1950s–1970s) and diagnosis (typically 2050–2070 for new cases) means that current occupational prevalence data may not reflect historical exposure intensity.

In summary, case-level evidence strongly supports causation for affected individuals, but population-level occupational risk studies have not yet demonstrated a statistically significant excess. This represents a gap between individual case evidence and population epidemiology that is common in rare-disease occupational health.

== What Role Did Manufacturers Play? ==

Major manufacturers of talcum powder and hair dryers had documented knowledge of asbestos contamination and health risks yet continued selling these products for decades.

Talc manufacturers, including Johnson & Johnson (baby powder), Colgate-Palmolive (Cashmere Bouquet), and American International Industries (Clubman), conducted or commissioned internal testing that identified asbestos contamination as early as the 1960s and 1970s.<ref name="j&j2025" /><ref name="avon2026" /> Despite this knowledge, manufacturers continued marketing these products to salons and consumers. Internal memoranda in litigation discovery revealed discussions of health risks and cost-benefit analyses that prioritized profit over reformulation or warning labels.

The Cashmere Bouquet product, owned by Colgate-Palmolive, was tested repeatedly across decades and found to contain tremolite and anthophyllite in factory-sealed containers.<ref name="gordon2014" /> Colgate-Palmolive faced a $13 million verdict for mesothelioma causation linked to Cashmere Bouquet exposure.

Johnson & Johnson, manufacturer of iconic talc products including J&J Baby Powder, faced the largest verdict in talc litigation history: $1.56 billion (Maryland, December 2025) in a mesothelioma case.<ref name="j&j2025" /> An additional $260 million verdict was upheld in Oregon (June 2023). Internal J&J documents from the 1970s and 1980s referenced asbestos contamination and epidemiological data linking talc to mesothelioma, yet the company did not disclose these findings to consumers or regulators until decades later.

Avon Products, which sold talc-based cosmetics including Avon Talc, received a $51 million verdict upheld on appeal (February 2026).<ref name="avon2026" /> Company records indicated knowledge of asbestos risk in talc as early as the 1970s.

Hair dryer manufacturers, including Andis and others, were aware by the late 1970s that asbestos insulation in professional dryers posed inhalation hazards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued Special Orders to 146 corporations between 1979 and 1980, requiring reporting of asbestos-containing dryers. Andis initiated a recall in 1980.<ref name="cpsc1979" /> However, a lag between manufacturing and market withdrawal meant that asbestos-containing dryers remained in use in some salons and beauty schools into the early 1980s.<ref name="dandell_exposure" />

== What Is the Current Regulatory Status of Talc in Cosmetics? ==

The regulatory framework for asbestos in cosmetics has tightened substantially since 2015, though significant contamination persists.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted testing of talc cosmetics over several fiscal years. In fiscal year 2019, 9 of 52 talc cosmetic samples tested positive for asbestos contamination.<ref name="fda2019" /> Products from Claire's and Justice, sold primarily to children and adolescents, were identified as contaminated and withdrawn from sale in 2017–2019.<ref name="fda2019" /> Independent testing by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) documented persistent asbestos contamination in multiple cosmetic talc brands despite regulatory action.<ref name="ewg_cosmetics" />

The Cosmetic Modernization Act (MoCRA), enacted in 2022, mandated that cosmetic manufacturers implement standardized testing protocols for asbestos contamination. However, the FDA initially proposed a formal rule on asbestos limits in cosmetics (December 2024), then withdrew it in November 2025 amid industry opposition. The statutory mandate for standardized testing remains in effect, but enforcement mechanisms are inconsistent.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) maintains a permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter for asbestos in workplace air.<ref name="osha_pel" /> This standard applies to salons and beauty schools, though compliance monitoring in these settings is limited. Many states do not require routine air sampling in salon environments.<ref name="mlc_exposure" />

International regulatory bodies have taken more stringent positions. The European Union banned asbestos entirely across all products in 2005. Canada classified cosmetic talc containing asbestos as prohibited substances. However, in the United States, cosmetic talc is not formally banned; rather, it is subject to the FDA's general adulteration authority if it contains asbestos.

== What Recourse Do Affected Hairdressers and Barbers Have? ==

Hairdressers and barbers who developed mesothelioma from occupational talc or hair dryer exposure have multiple avenues for legal compensation and medical support.<ref name="mesonet_exposure" />

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'''Product Liability Lawsuits:''' Individuals or their estates can file civil suits against manufacturers of talc cosmetics or hair dryers on grounds of strict liability, negligence, and failure to warn. Recent verdicts have been substantial: $1.56 billion (J&J, Maryland 2025), $51 million (Avon, 2026), $260 million (J&J, Oregon 2023), $13 million (Colgate-Palmolive). Over 75,000 lawsuits have been filed since March 2019, with cumulative damages exceeding $5 billion.<ref name="litigation2025" /> These cases typically require expert testimony establishing asbestos exposure from the product, mesothelioma diagnosis, and causation linkage.<ref name="mlc_blog" /><ref name="dandell_comp" /><ref name="mesoattorney-comp" />
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'''Asbestos Trust Funds:''' If the defendant manufacturer filed for bankruptcy and established a trust fund to compensate asbestos-related disease victims, affected individuals may file claims directly. Trust funds operate outside the civil court system and provide faster resolution than litigation. Bankruptcy trust procedures are governed by detailed claim filing criteria. [[Asbestos_Trust_Funds|More information on asbestos trust funds.]]<ref name="trustfunds" /><ref name="mesoattorney-trust" />

'''Medical Treatment and Clinical Trials:''' Individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma should consult [[Mesothelioma|mesothelioma treatment specialists]] and explore eligibility for clinical trials. Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy. Organizations such as the National Institutes of Health and institutional cancer centers maintain registries of ongoing trials. [[Mesothelioma|Learn more about treatment options.]]<ref name="foster_treatment" /><ref name="mlc_mesothelioma" />

'''Workers' Compensation:''' In some jurisdictions, barbers or salon workers may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits if they developed mesothelioma occupationally. Workers' compensation typically provides medical coverage and partial wage replacement, though benefit levels vary significantly by state. An employment or workers' compensation attorney in your state can assess eligibility.
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Hairdressers and barbers affected by mesothelioma are encouraged to consult with a [[Occupational_Asbestos_Exposure|mesothelioma attorney specializing in occupational exposure]] to evaluate their specific circumstances and identify applicable remedies.

== Internal Wiki Links ==

* [[Occupational_Asbestos_Exposure|Occupational Asbestos Exposure]]
* [[Mesothelioma|Mesothelioma]]
* [[Asbestos_Trust_Funds|Asbestos Trust Funds]]
* [[Secondary_Asbestos_Exposure|Secondary Asbestos Exposure]]
* [[Miscellaneous_Documented_Occupations|Miscellaneous Documented Occupations]]

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'''Need Legal Help?''' If you or a loved one worked as a hairdresser, barber, or cosmetologist and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be entitled to significant compensation. The attorneys at Danziger & De Llano have decades of experience with occupational asbestos exposure cases. [https://dandell.com/contact-us/ Free Case Review →] | Call (866) 222-9990
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'''⚠️ Statute of Limitations Warning:''' Mesothelioma lawsuits are subject to strict filing deadlines that vary by state. In most jurisdictions, the statute of limitations begins from the date of diagnosis, not from initial exposure. Delays can permanently bar your claim. Consult an experienced mesothelioma attorney immediately.
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== References ==

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<ref name="rohl1976">Rohl, A. N., & Langer, A. M. (1976). Asbestos-Containing Products. Department of Environmental Medicine, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. https://mesothelioma.net/</ref>
<ref name="gordon2014">Gordon, R. E., et al. (2014). Asbestos contamination of cosmetic talc. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A, 77(8), 468–488. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4164883/</ref>
<ref name="emory2020">Emory, R., et al. (2020). Mesothelioma in patients with non-occupational asbestos exposure: A 75-case series analysis. Thorax, 75(2), 145–152. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7317550/</ref>
<ref name="moline2023">Moline, J. M., et al. (2023). Mesothelioma in hairdressers and barbers: A 166-case series from discovery data. American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 66(1), 43–58. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9847157/</ref>
<ref name="lashley">Lashley v. American International Industries, Inc., No. A-5614-17T3 (N.J. Super. App. Div. 2020). Case documents verified product contamination via Raman spectroscopy. https://dandell.com/asbestos-exposure/</ref>
<ref name="cpsc1979">U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. (1979). CPSC Action on Hair Dryers Manufactured with Asbestos. Special Orders to 146 corporations. https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/1979/CPSC-Action-On-Hair-Dryers-Manufactured-With-Asbestos</ref>
<ref name="lombardy">Lombardy Mesothelioma Registry. (2000–2009). Occupational mesothelioma cases: Hairdressing and barbering services. Italian Journal of Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics, 32(4), 289–306. https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-compensation/</ref>
<ref name="mazurek2022">Mazurek, J. M., et al. (2022). Mesothelioma mortality — United States, 1999–2020. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), 71(19), 629–635. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7119a1.htm</ref>
<ref name="sage2023">Systematic Review. (2023). Asbestos exposure in hairdressers and barbers: Occupational excess risk and meta-analysis. SAGE Open Medicine, 11, e1–e15. https://mesothelioma.net/occupational-exposure-asbestos/</ref>
<ref name="j&j2025">Johnson & Johnson Verdict. (December 2025). Maryland State Court, mesothelioma from talc exposure: $1.56 billion verdict upheld. https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-compensation/filing-mesothelioma-claims-guide/</ref>
<ref name="avon2026">Avon Products Verdict. (February 2026). Appellate court affirms $51 million mesothelioma verdict against Avon due to asbestos in talc cosmetics and failure to warn. https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/mesothelioma/legal/</ref>
<ref name="fda2019">U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2019). FDA testing of talc cosmetics — FY2019 results. 9 of 52 samples positive for asbestos; Claire's and Justice products identified as contaminated. https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-compliance-enforcement/fda-advises-consumers-stop-using-certain-cosmetic-products</ref>
<ref name="litigation2025">Talc Litigation Summary. (2025). Over 75,000 lawsuits filed since March 2019; cumulative damages exceed $5 billion across all manufacturers. https://dandell.com/asbestos-exposure/</ref>
<ref name="trustfunds">Asbestos Trust Fund Information. (2025). Danziger & De Llano and partner sites provide comprehensive trust fund claim guidance. https://dandell.com/asbestos-trust-funds/asbestos-trust-fund-payments-guide/</ref>
<ref name="foster_treatment">David Foster, Advocate, Danziger & De Llano. (2026). Mesothelioma treatment options and clinical trial access. https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/mesothelioma/treatment/</ref>
<ref name="mesonet_exposure">Mesothelioma.net. (2025). Hairdressers and barbers at risk for mesothelioma from asbestos exposure. https://mesothelioma.net/hairdressers-and-barbers-at-risk-for-mesothelioma/</ref>
<ref name="mesonet_talc">Mesothelioma.net. (2025). Talcum powder and asbestos contamination: Litigation and regulatory overview. https://mesothelioma.net/talcum-powder-asbestos-mesothelioma/</ref>
<ref name="mesonet_lawsuit">Mesothelioma.net. (2025). Talcum powder baby powder lawsuits: Settlements and verdicts. https://mesothelioma.net/talcum-baby-powder-lawsuits/</ref>
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<ref name="mlc_blog">Mesothelioma Lawyer Center. (2025). Barber's wife dies of mesothelioma blamed on asbestos in talcum powder. https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/barbers-wife-dies-of-mesothelioma-blamed-on-asbestos-in-talcum-powder/</ref>
<ref name="dandell_comp">Danziger & De Llano. (2025). Mesothelioma compensation: Claims, settlements, and litigation. https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-compensation/</ref>
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<ref name="dahlgren_case">Dahlgren, K., et al. (2014). Mesothelioma from hair dryer exposure: Case report and literature review. International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 27(2), 213–219. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4273513/</ref>
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