Exposure to cosmetic talc and mesothelioma
Abstract Aim Mesothelioma is associated with asbestos exposure. In this case series, we present 166 cases of individuals who had substantial asbestos exposure to cosmetic talc products as well as some who had potential or documented additional exposures to other asbestos-containing products and who...
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| description | Abstract Aim Mesothelioma is associated with asbestos exposure. In this case series, we present 166 cases of individuals who had substantial asbestos exposure to cosmetic talc products as well as some who had potential or documented additional exposures to other asbestos-containing products and who subsequently developed mesothelioma. Methods Data were gathered for all subjects referred to an occupational and environmental medicine specialist as part of medicolegal review. Years of total cosmetic talcum powder usage was noted as well as the latency from the onset of talcum powder use to the mesothelioma diagnosis. Alternate asbestos exposure in addition to the exposure from cosmetic talc was categorized as none, possible, likely, and definite. Results In 122 cases, the only known exposure to asbestos was from cosmetic talc. For 44 cases, potential or documented alternate exposures in addition to the cosmetic talc were described. Conclusion Cumulative exposure to asbestos leads to mesothelioma; for individuals with mixed exposures to asbestos, all exposures should be considered. Use of cosmetic talc is often overlooked as a source of asbestos exposure. All individuals with mesothelioma should have a comprehensive history of asbestos exposure, including cosmetic talc exposure. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b46801069d524214946f35618c3e325e2023-01-22T12:28:53ZengBMCJournal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology1745-66732023-01-0118111310.1186/s12995-023-00367-5Exposure to cosmetic talc and mesotheliomaJacqueline Moline0Kesha Patel1Arthur L. Frank2Department of Occupational Medicine, Epidemiology and Prevention, Northwell HealthDepartment of Occupational Medicine, Epidemiology and Prevention, Northwell HealthDornsife School of Public Health of Drexel UniversityAbstract Aim Mesothelioma is associated with asbestos exposure. In this case series, we present 166 cases of individuals who had substantial asbestos exposure to cosmetic talc products as well as some who had potential or documented additional exposures to other asbestos-containing products and who subsequently developed mesothelioma. Methods Data were gathered for all subjects referred to an occupational and environmental medicine specialist as part of medicolegal review. Years of total cosmetic talcum powder usage was noted as well as the latency from the onset of talcum powder use to the mesothelioma diagnosis. Alternate asbestos exposure in addition to the exposure from cosmetic talc was categorized as none, possible, likely, and definite. Results In 122 cases, the only known exposure to asbestos was from cosmetic talc. For 44 cases, potential or documented alternate exposures in addition to the cosmetic talc were described. Conclusion Cumulative exposure to asbestos leads to mesothelioma; for individuals with mixed exposures to asbestos, all exposures should be considered. Use of cosmetic talc is often overlooked as a source of asbestos exposure. All individuals with mesothelioma should have a comprehensive history of asbestos exposure, including cosmetic talc exposure.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12995-023-00367-5Malignant mesotheliomaCumulative asbestos exposureCosmetic talcum powder |
| spellingShingle | Jacqueline Moline Kesha Patel Arthur L. Frank Exposure to cosmetic talc and mesothelioma Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology Malignant mesothelioma Cumulative asbestos exposure Cosmetic talcum powder |
| title | Exposure to cosmetic talc and mesothelioma |
| title_full | Exposure to cosmetic talc and mesothelioma |
| title_fullStr | Exposure to cosmetic talc and mesothelioma |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exposure to cosmetic talc and mesothelioma |
| title_short | Exposure to cosmetic talc and mesothelioma |
| title_sort | exposure to cosmetic talc and mesothelioma |
| topic | Malignant mesothelioma Cumulative asbestos exposure Cosmetic talcum powder |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12995-023-00367-5 |
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