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Can face wash with triclosan that got in mouth, or toothpaste that contains it, cause salivary gland tumors?wouldnt more people have them if it could?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Unlikely: What you described is unlikely to result on salivary gland tumors or any other disorder. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.

Dr Malerman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/4/2019

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

You're right: If it was a problem we would have a lot of very sick people

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

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A member asked:

Can face wash with triclosan that got in mouth, or toothpaste that contains it, cause salivary gland tumors?wouldnt more people have them if it could?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Malerman and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

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