Talcum powder is involved in the development of cancer. Powder, the softest of all minerals, has been used for cosmetic purposes for centuries. It is used to protect the skin by absorbing moisture and reducing friction, keeping skin dry, and discomfort and scent.
It is sold as a medical powder, cosmetic powder, foot powder, talc aftershave and especially baby powder. Many lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturer of talc based products. You may also contact leading national baby powder cancer attorneys if you are suffering from cancer due to the use of talc product.
Talc is a mineral consisting of elements of magnesium, oxygen and silicon. Powder ores, like all minerals, are often contaminated with other minerals. In recent years, the presence of asbestos in powder has been widely studied and tested. Asbestos is a carcinogen, which means it causes cancer.
The use of powder in the genital area, according to research conducted in 1982, can increase a woman's risk of ovarian cancer. Scientists are not sure how powder causes ovarian cancer, but in many cases, ovarian powder cancer is found in the ovarian tumor itself.
Because talc often contains asbestos fiber, the use of talc powder can expose users to asbestos fibers in the air. Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Because the powder is used to dry and is often used to shake, asbestos fibers can float in the air and can be inhaled when the powder is sown. Mesothelioma is caused by inhalation of these microscopic asbestos fibers.