Aluminum Salts In Underarm Deodorants Increase Risk Of Breast Cancer

A new study has now raised the possibility of an association between aluminum salts contained in deodorants and increased risk of breast cancer//. Salts of metals like cadmium and aluminum are believed to exert estrogen-like efforts on breast cancer cells, leading to malignant transformation. ...

Aluminum in Deodorants Could Increase Breast Cancer Risk

Cancer researcher Philippa Darbre, PhD, of the University of Reading in England, has said that a strong link exists between the use of deodorants or antiperspirants and breast cancer. She says that he aluminum-based active ingredient used in these products mimics estrogen in the body.// "Lifeti...

Dr. Elliot Jacobs' New 'Hypo Lipo' Procedure Permanently Reduces Hyperhidrosis and Body Odor

...ve sweating and body odor." "Compared to other options including Botox (which is soon to carry FDA mandated warning labels) chloride-based deodorants and Sympathectamy surgery, Hypo Lipo permanently regulates as opposed to temporarily or permanently stops excessive sweating", says Dr. Jacobs. H...

Finally ... A Chance for Both Men and Women to Take CTRL(TM) of Their Own Skin!

...lude parabens, also known as environmental estrogens, which are found in many of today's widely used acne treatments, liquid hand soaps, moisturizers, deodorants and more. Parabens, while designed to prevent the growth of bacteria within a container, have received increasing scrutiny from consumer advocacy grou...

A One-Stop Online Shop For Personal Pampering Needs

... categories for ease in the selection of products to purchase. The shopping categories include baby & children's personal care, bath & shower, deodorants & antiperspirants, ear care, http://www.personalcaredeals.com/personal-care/Eye_Care_and_Treatments/ [eye care] and treatments, feminine hygien...

A Chewing Gum That Helps in Fighting Tooth Decay

...the ability to significantly reduce bacterial levels.” He added, “The bacterium is well established and safe." The company is also developing deodorants using other lactobacillus strains, which can stop the odor-producing bacteria in the armpi....

Handling skin irritation induced by Radiation Therapy

... ? Use lukewarm water and mild soap that is recommended by the radiation oncology team on the treated area. ? Avoid using ice packs, commercial deodorants and skin care products on the treated skin. The patient has to remember that the skin reactions are the temporary side effect of radiotherapy. The...

Deodorants in Medical Dictionary

Deodorants

Deodorants are substances applied to the body mainly to reduce body odor which is caused by the bacterial breakdown of perspiration. A subgroup of deodorants are "antiperspirants", which prevent odor and reduce sweat produced by parts of the body. Antiperspirants are... Find De...