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23 years
Dr. Nawfal, about anti-transpirant, anti-perspirant &deodorant, sources claim that aluminium in anti perspirants can cause breast cancer (but also linked to Alzheimer& brain disorders) is it true? tks
Nov 14, 2013

Dr. Rania Mousa General Medicine
More research is needed to specifically examine whether the use of deodorants or antiperspirants can cause the buildup of parabens and aluminum-based compounds in breast tissue. Additional research is also necessary to determine whether these chemicals can either alter the DNA in some cells or cause other breast cell changes that may lead to the development of breast cancer.
According to the national institute of cancer there is no conclusive research linking the use of underarm antiperspirants or deodorants and the subsequent development of breast cancer.
Research studies of underarm antiperspirants or deodorants and breast cancer have been completed and provide conflicting results.
some scientists have suggested that the aluminum-based compounds in antiperspirants may contribute to the development of breast cancer,claiming that aluminum-based compounds are used as the active ingredient in antiperspirants. These compounds form a temporary plug within the sweat duct that stops the flow of sweat to the skin's surface. Some research suggests that aluminum-based compounds, which are applied frequently and left on the skin near the breast, may be absorbed by the skin and cause estrogen-like (hormonal) effects. Because estrogen has the ability to promote the growth of breast cancer cells,
Other scientists discuss a study of women using these products and others not using them are not that much different concerning breast cancer .
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