Question 1

does electric blanket makes ur skin dry?

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Yes: Warm/hot environment taking away the moist on the surface of skin.

Question 2

could the use of an electric blanket cause infertility?

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Male or female?: In males, yes. Any heat source that elevates scrotal temperature above 96 degrees could impair sperm production and motility. In females, i don't think so.

Question 3

would placing electric blanket on a person kill him?

Accepted Answer

An electric: Blanket is used to provide warmth from the cold.  There is little harm if used appropriately.

Question 4

can you please tell me why it'sthat when i lay underneath the electric blanket i get horny?

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Is this a problem?: Who knows?  There could be a variety of reasons.   Unless this is causing you some sort of problem, i say, enjoy.  There is nothing wrong with being aroused.  It sounds as if you are quite healthy.

Question 5

does electric blanket cause cancer or just a myth ?

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Myth: There was a 'pop' / 'scare' claim in the late 1980's / early 1990's suggesting electric fields cause cancer and everything else. Nobody showed a mutagenic or promoter effect. Several huge good studies found no link to cancer empirically from electric fields. If you design a bad study focused on exposures people remember, you can link anything to anything.

Question 6

is it possible for using an electric blanket to cause weight gain?

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Not a bit: indeed, if you sweat from it, the loss of fluid will cause a minor, temporary weight loss
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Question 7

can sleeping all nt with electric blanket on and its emfs cause any cancers in children or adults?newer blanket.can cause leukemia or br least cancer?

Accepted Answer

No evidence: There is no evidence linking Low frequency EMF to cancer. Please consult this site for more information on this topic: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/radiation/electromagnetic-fields-fact-sheet
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 8

can sleeping with electric blanket on throughout the night cause childhood leukemia,  breast cancer, or other cancers?

Accepted Answer

No: Interesting question, but no evidence that  heat influences the origin of these disorders.

Question 9

what can you use to help dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Moisturizer.: A good moisturizer / emollient.  Talk to your pharmacist and buy a good generic.  Apply liberally twice a day.  Do not wash the affected area excessively or use harsh soaps or solvents.

Question 10

incredibly dry skin on face and body?

Accepted Answer

Dry skin: To prevent or treat dry skin: 1. Hydrate orally with water.  2. Use sun screen liberally. 3. Take warm baths or showers instead of hot ones. 4. Avoid  “deodorant” or  abrasive soaps – opt  for mild cleansers/soaps/shower gels. 5. Apply moisturizing lotion before the skin is fully dry.

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