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Sun Oct 05, 2008 5:54 am  |
Women should stop using talcum powder because of the risk of ovarian cancer, according to researchers.
Particles from talcum powder applied to the private parts may travel to the ovaries and trigger a process of inflammation that can cause cancer.
The latest findings from researchers in the US suggest women who use it are 40 per cent more likely to get ovarian cancer - a much greater risk than first thought.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/health/3091174/Women-warned-of-talcum-powder-cancer-risk.html |
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Female, 40, Norway. Normal/dry skin, starting to see signs of aging. Staples: Glycolic acid cleanser, SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF, Revaleskin, NIA24. |
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Sun Oct 05, 2008 2:43 pm |
If you read the article provided, you will see that several scientific studies suggest that application of pure talcum powder to "private parts" can increase the risk of ovarian cancer. A brand new study suggests this risk to be greater than one has thought. You will hardly find more reliable sources than scientific studies.
The use of talc in skin care products applied to the face and other parts of the body are not researched in the study that is referred to here. I agree with you that (for now) it does not seem to be evidence that skin care products containing talc, along with other ingredients, increase the risk of cancer. |
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Female, 40, Norway. Normal/dry skin, starting to see signs of aging. Staples: Glycolic acid cleanser, SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF, Revaleskin, NIA24. |
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Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:25 pm |
Thanks for the link, Septembergirl. This does seem to confirm earlier studies suggesting a link between talc use in the groin area and ovarian cancer. Not surprisingly, the mechanism appears to be the same one as with asbestos and mesothelioma--contact with mineral fragments causing cellular changes to cells of internal organs. I think this is why baby powder manufacuturers have removed talc from baby powder, which is applied in the diaper region.
Although there is no evidence that talc would cause problems in skincare products unless applied to the groin area, I would be careful about inhaling any talc-containing products, since lung tissue may be susceptible to cellular damage with talc as it is to asbestos. |
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Sun Oct 05, 2008 4:09 pm |
| Septembergirl wrote: |
If you read the article provided, you will see that several scientific studies suggest that application of pure talcum powder to "private parts" can increase the risk of ovarian cancer. A brand new study suggests this risk to be greater than one has thought. You will hardly find more reliable sources than scientific studies.
The use of talc in skin care products applied to the face and other parts of the body are not researched in the study that is referred to here. I agree with you that (for now) it does not seem to be evidence that skin care products containing talc, along with other ingredients, increase the risk of cancer. |
I did read the article and is still difficult to ascertain whether talc is a cancer causing agent. IT CAN cause cancer. I think genetics and lifestyle factors play a huge role in who gets cancer. Everything seems to cause cancer these days but I won't stop eating. I won't be giving up talcum powder any time soon either until something concrete is in the news. |
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Tue Oct 07, 2008 3:39 am |
i'm a nurse my mom is one as well with her masters and my sister is a physician..they do more reading then you can imagine, then tell me the newest studies...i am always amazed.
this makes much sense and has been studied.
my sister had told me a long time ago about talc being found on womens ovaries [let's say after having a c-section] and the dr. at this time and assistants were using powdered gloves (talc) later women who had ovarian cancer were found to have had particles of talc on their ovaries most likey from the powdered gloves and had had surgeries prior, even abdomimal surgeries not just reproductive procedures.
i believe this study about using talc on the privates being a possible cause of ovarian cancer in some women who may be already have the familal link and other factors which may make them more vulnerable to this insideous cancer.
*sorry i am not able to get my 'caps' working on here tonight* |
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