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A member asked:
Used face wash for approx10 years that had triclosan in it.nervous about breast ca bc of this.is ca likely?wld be same risk from toothpaste w tric?
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Triclosan: The risk of breast cancer risk from triclosan seems to fall into the "conspiracy theory" part of medicine at this time. Most likely you have nothing to worry about. Radiation exposure on long plane flights is probably more of a risk. Basically, everything you do has risk. Otoh, triclosan may have no substantial beneficial effect. It wouldn't hurt to stay away from as many "additives" as possible.
Answered 8/30/2015
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Triclosan: im not "worried" about it but you should know I don't recommend it. We prescribe CloSys toothpaste with better properties.
Answered 8/30/2015
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