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I am a 19 year old guy and i use talcum powder in my groin for sweating. i read it increases risk of cancer. is this true?
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No: Using talcum power is not going to increase your risk of cancer.
Answered 10/24/2017
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Talc powder: Talc does not cause any sort of cancer and is safe to use.
Answered 10/24/2017
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