natural /=/ hypoallergenic Re: HERB - Re: cornstarch

[annys]

Katherine,
You recall correctly.  It is still a concern for baby girls who have talc
baby powder applied to the diaper area.  Evidently it either increases the
risk of or causes uterine cancer.
Annys

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>From: "Katherine Blackthorne" <kblackthorne at hotmail.com>
>To: herbalist at ansteorra.org
>Subject: Re: natural /=/ hypoallergenic Re: HERB - Re: cornstarch
>Date: Wed, Aug 23, 2000, 8:38 PM
>

> I seem to recall hearing in the late 70's/early 80's that it could cause
> problems with female gentitalia, hence the cornstarch under the skirts
> rather than baby powder (which was all talc in those days).
> --Katherine
>
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: "antoinetteb" <antoinetteb at mail.ev1.net>
>
> Talcum powder may also cause lung and repiratory problems/irritations in
> infants and children, and possibly sensitive adults.  Almost all "baby"
> powders are made with cornstarch now.  Not to say that talcum powder is BAD,
> just that you should avoid using it near your face where it could be
> inhaled.
>
> Antoinette
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