Potential Health Conditions that Can Occur Due to Regular Exposure to Talc
Scientists are yet to confirm if regular exposure to talc is responsible for certain illnesses. However, various studies show that the following health risk may occur from inhaling Talc regularly:
Lung cancer
Studies are yet to detect a direct association between Inhalation of talcum powder and lung cancer. However, scientists believe that increases the risk. This is because different forms of asbestos are present in talcum powder.
Respiratory difficulties
Studies show that people who inhale fine particles from talcum powder are more likely to develop lung irritation and respiratory distress. Regular exposure or application of talcum powder can cause negative effects on your respiratory system. Whether you are young or old, the effects of inhaling talcum powder is the same for all ages. Studies also show that talcum powder that does not contain asbestos can cause irritation and inflammation of the respiratory system when ingested or inhaled. Inhaling talcum powder regularly can also cause a rare medical condition, known as pulmonary talcosis.
Ovarian cancer
All kinds of talcum powder, including baby-friendly variants, may expedite the development of ovarian cancer [7] if female genitalia are exposed to it on a regular basis for a prolonged period.