Petticoat Cancer You must have heard about the most common cancers in women, breast cancer and cervical cancer, but do you also know about saree and petticoat cancer. Yes, now the sarees and petticoats that women wear are also causing cancer. This has been revealed in a study. ‘Petticoat Cancer’ has been found in two women in India.
In a study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) Case Reports, it has been told that this cancer is caused by tying the underskirt or petticoat of the saree too tightly at the waist. Doctors say that tying the petticoat string tightly creates constant pressure. This causes prolonged friction between the skin and clothes, which can cause irritation. This irritation can also cause ulcers. In such a situation, let us know what this petticoat cancer is, how it occurs, what should be done to avoid it…
What is petticoat cancer?
Petticoat cancer is also called Marjolin ulcer, which is a type of skin cancer. Its risk is greater around the waist in those women who wear tightly tied sarees or petticoats. This causes prolonged friction and pressure on their skin. This is a rare form of skin cancer, which can occur not only in women who wear sarees but also in men who wear traditional Indian clothing, such as dhoti, for a long time. According to a 2014 study, there is a risk of redness, scaling and ulceration on the skin, which can later turn into cancer.
cause of petticoat cancer
Statpearls Publishing, Marjoline Ulcer, Tying the underskirt or petticoat of a saree tightly.
burn marks
painful wound
pressure sores
venous ulcer
hidradenitis suppurativa
What are the symptoms of petticoat cancer?
1. Hyperpigmentation of the skin around the waist i.e. darkening
2. Thickening of the skin
3. Rough or scaly spots on the skin
Is petticoat cancer curable?
According to researchers, this type of skin cancer can happen to anyone. Cancer usually takes 30-35 years to develop, while the time for its treatment is up to 59 years. This cancer affects women more than men.
Ways to prevent petticoat cancer
1. Do not wear tight pants or waistband.
2. Keep changing the knot of the saree.
3. Choose soft, breathable fabrics for pajamas.
4. Maintain cleanliness of the waist area.
5. Pay attention to the waist and skin.
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