Question 1

what is neoprene?side effect on the body

Accepted Answer

Rubber: Neoprene is the material found in SCUBA wet suits and other compression type athletic apparel. Unless you are allergic to it wearing neoprene does not negatively affect the body. It will cause you to sweat profusely so you might experience a heat rash from wearing it.

Question 2

do neoprene waist reducers actually work?

Accepted Answer

No.: If by "work" you mean reduce your weight or body fat, the answer is no.  The elastic tension of a neoprene wrap might actually reduce your waist size as long as you are wearing it, but this is a "girdle" effect and has nothing to do with changing your body composition.

Question 3

could neoprene waist reducers really work?

Accepted Answer

Only temporarily : Neoprene waist reducers work by causing spot sweating which causes some size reduction but that only lasts until the next drink of water.

Question 4

has anyone ever used neoprene shorts to lose water weight?

Accepted Answer

Not the answer.: This can make transient (temporary changes) but really is not the answer to weight loss. Eating healthfully and staying active need to be the guiding principals.

Question 5

what to do if i have this little pooch. can i wear a neoprene belt to help reshape and flatten that area?

Accepted Answer

That won't work: Abdominal fat is first to show and last to go. Wearing a rubber belt will cause you to sweat and lose some water which may make your abdomen look thinner, but as soon as you drink water it will return to its former size. Best way to lose the gut is the tried and true method of decreasing calorie intake and increase calorie burning by increasing activity. You can't spot reduce, fat is lost evenly.

Question 6

what chemical in neoprene causes cancer?

Accepted Answer

Chloroprene: Neoprene is polychloroprene
This is synthetic rubber

The EPA classifies Chloroprene as a group D chemical
this makes its carcinogenicity inconclusive
The International agency for Research on cancer IARC classified it as group 2 B ( possibly carcinogenic)
This is likely to occur mainly as industrial exposure and may be linked to skin and lung cancers

Question 7

how to treat a neoprene rash on my wrists?

Accepted Answer

Avoid all rubber: Avoidance of all rubber /latex is the key.  In the meanwhile try otc Hydrocortisone cream to calm it down.

Question 8

does neoprene cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not likely.: Neoprene is the trade name of polychloroprene, a rubber-like polymer made by chemically treating chloroprene (2-chloro-1, 3-butadiene) so that each molecule hooks up to another in long chains. Chloroprene is considered possibly carcinogenic to humans, but virtually all the chloroprene is used up in the conversion to the polymer. The amount left behind is probably too miniscule to pose any risk.

Question 9

can neoprene cause cancer, if so, what types & why?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: Per reported studies, it can cause allergies but does not directly cause cancer. However, some additives used with neoprene may sensitize skin and others are toxic to blood and kidneys.

Question 10

cleaning after a heavy deer mice infestation in the northeast. using n-95 with partial seal and neoprene disposable gloves. likelihood of hantavirus?

Accepted Answer

Hantavirus: There have only been 4 cases of Hantavirus reported to the CDC between 1993 (when surveilance began) until JAn 2017. Only 20 to 40 cases of Hantavirus are reportedly annually in the US. Your chances are low.  Good on you for protecting yourself.

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