Is talcum powder not detrimental?
I've read things about it cause cancer and affecting the lungs, is it safe to use contained by small amounts every now and again?
Or should it be avoided completely?
Thanks x
Answer: Talcum is undisruptive in and of itself, but if breathed surrounded by over a long period of time, it could end in a form of "white lung disease" similar to the black lung disease of coal miners. The small amounts of talc can build up over time and cause a minor but long permanent status irritation of the lungs. That irritation can result in enduring lung cancers over the long run.
So, while it's okay to use talcum powder occasionally, or even regularly if you are cautious not to breath in the airborne particle, long term use where on earth you breath in the particle could cause a problem surrounded by the long term.
The same holds true for bakers exposed to flour dust over plentiful years.
I kinda figure that if it be overly dangerous it wouldn't b on mart...
I am allergic to the baby talcum powder, make me sneeze and keep sneezing. Thankfully when I be in motion into Hospital they use the antibacterial talc and so I have no problems, but cannot call round any new born Cousins, unless they are surrounded by the bath or talc free. Good Luck