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Could using a face wash w/triclosan in it for many years cause nasal tumor(from accidental flushing of soap in nose etc)?would more ppl have if so?

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Not likely: Note that there are questions about triclosan. It is apparently no better than any other skin cleanser from a medical point of view. It may have detrimental effects on normal skin bacteria. These soaps can be irritating. But it probably does not cause cancers.

Answered 12/9/2015

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