Journal article
Exposure to cosmetic talc and mesothelioma
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY, v 18(1), pp 1-13
18 Jan 2023
PMID: 36653798
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Abstract
AimMesothelioma 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.MethodsData 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.ResultsIn 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.ConclusionCumulative 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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- Title
- Exposure to cosmetic talc and mesothelioma
- Creators
- Jacqueline Moline - Northwell HealthKesha Patel - Northwell HealthArthur L. Frank - Drexel University, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Publication Details
- JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY, v 18(1), pp 1-13
- Publisher
- BMC; LONDON
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Drexel University; Environmental and Occupational Health
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000913465800001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85146551249
- Other Identifier
- 991021860619104721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health