Antiperspirants and Cancer
A few studies in recent years have theorized that aluminumbased antiperspirants may increase the risk for breast cancer.
According to the authors of these studies, most breast cancers develop in the upper outer part of the breast - the area closest to the armpit, which is where antiperspirants are applied. The studies suggest that chemicals in antiperspirants, including aluminum, are absorbed into the skin, particularly when the skin is nicked during shaving. These studies claim that those chemicals may then interact with DNA and lead to cancerous changes in cells, or interfere with the action of the female hormone estrogen, which is known to influence the growth of breast cancer cells.
Adaptado de: https://www.webmd.com/breastcancer/features/antiperspirant-facts-safetyAcessado em: 18 de abril de 2022
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