Wednesday, July 1, 2015

A Health warning to Women about a Commonly Used Product

This warning concerns any talc-containing body product.  Talcum powder is found in most baby powders, shaving powders and many other personal care powders.  The problem develops over the prolonged use of talc, especially by women who use this externally in the groin area.  

I was listening to an OBGYN speaking about a possible correlation between cervical, uterine and even ovarian cancer and talc-containing product usage.  At present, there are no studies showing any direct link between the two, but there have been significant increases in these types of cancers in women who have used talc on a regular basis.

With so many things we are exposed to in our everyday lives that we can do little about, doesn't it make sense to minimize our exposure to those things over which we  do have control?

Dr. Esther
drkollars@gmail.com

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