The myth about deodorant is debunked

Despite the concerns of some people, deodorants do not pose a threat to health, stated therapist and dermatologist Sonya Horana.

As reported by BAKU.WS with reference to Daily Mail, the doctor refuted claims that the use of deodorants containing parabens and aluminum can lead to cancer development.

Horana noted that numerous studies conducted by Cancer Research UK have not found any link between the use of deodorants and increased risk of oncological diseases.

"Some experiments on rats have shown that parabens can act similarly to estrogen. Since this hormone is involved in the development of certain types of breast cancer, people may fear parabens in deodorants, however, there is no reliable evidence that they cause cancer in humans," the doctor emphasized. She added that the connection between aluminum and the formation of malignant breast tumors has also not been established.

At the same time, Horana noted that antiperspirants with aluminum salts can temporarily clog sweat glands, which sometimes leads to the formation of cysts, boils, and pimples. To reduce the risk of such problems, she recommended regularly washing and exfoliating the underarm area.