Tag: BPSS
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Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome: Salon Neck Position and Stroke Risk
Understanding Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome Regular salon hair washes offer many people a moment of relaxation, but a new study raises a surprising health concern: a condition researchers are calling Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome (BPSS). According to the May 2025 edition of the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, the common act of tilting the head…
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Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome: Could Your Salon Hair Wash Be A Hidden Stroke Risk?
What is Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome? Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome (BPSS) is a rare neurological event linked to the way some people position their head during a salon shampoo. The syndrome occurs when the neck is hyperextended over a shampoo bowl, which can compress or even tear the vertebral arteries that supply blood to the…
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Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome: Salon Neck Extension Risks
What is Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome? Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome (BPSS) is a rare but potentially serious condition that can arise during routine salon hair washes. The syndrome occurs when the neck is hyperextended over a shampoo bowl. This position can compress or tear the vertebral arteries in the neck, which supply blood to the…