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Is perfumed talcum body powder safe to use daily? i dont use it anywhere near my genitals, only inside my socks when i wear heavy work boots. i heard so much conflicting opinions about it causing ovarian cancer?
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There are no conflicting opinions. Talcum powder should not be used and has been implicated in ovarian cancer. There are other things on the OTc market you can use
Answered 10/19/2022
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