MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'deodorants'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:49:38 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622361&cid=t_119591_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F03%2F22%2Ftop-5-myths-about-antiperspirants-and-breast-cancer-2%2F Janessa, Sally, and several others in The Beauty Brains community have asked about the health risks associated with using antiperspirants. While we share your concerns, it turns out that most of those rumors are just that: rumors. How do we know that? Because we trust the research done by the experts in the medical field. So, fresh from the American Cancer Society’s website, we present the true story: The Top 5 Myths About Antiperspirants Antiperspirants increase a person’s risk of developing breast cancer. Applying antiperspirant after shaving allows chemicals to enter the body from the armpit area and increase breast cancer risk. Parabens in antiperspirants cause disease. Antiperspirants keep a person from sweating cancer-causing toxins out through their underarm lymph nodes... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622361 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:01:23 +0100 4622361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4074220&cid=t_119591_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2010%2F10%2F16%2Fis-my-antiperspirant-safe-for-my-little-black-dress%2F Kalisa questions…I recently tried a Degree Ultra Clear Antiperspirant (specifically, the one that promotes itself as “Little Black Dress-approved”) and, after using it just a couple times, lots of tiny little hard bumps appeared on the surface of the product. Not too comfortable on the freshly-shaven sensitive girl-parts. What causes these and is there anything I can do to prevent them? The Right Brain responds: It’s hard for us to diagnose the problem without actually seeing the product, but we do have a couple of theories. (We always do, don’t we?) Dangerous Degree First, let’s set the stage by looking at the ingredients in Degree: Active Ingredients: Aluminum Chlorohydrates Inactive Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoa... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4074220 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:27:35 +0100 4074220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4027246&cid=t_119591_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2010%2F10%2F04%2Fdo-antiperspirants-cause-breast-cancer-2%2F Janessa just wants to know…I was just wondering if you could give me the scoop on aluminum zirconium in deodorants causing diseases such a breast cancer and Alzheimer’s. I’ve heard lots of people talking about it recently and all my friends are switching to natural deodorants and think I should too. However, I was a little skeptical and did some researching and supposedly this whole thing is nothing but an urban myth! Is it true that there are no medical dangers that accompany the use of deodorants and anti-perspirants that contain aluminum zirconium? Oh and while we’re on topic, I just had another quick question. What do you think about LUSH’s new line of Deodorant Powders and their effectiveness? The Right Brain’s Reply: Good for you Janessa, you did y... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4027246 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 06:01:41 +0100 4027246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746691&cid=t_119591_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Ffeminine-hygiene-8-dumb-douches-sprays-and-wipes%2F Girls, the feminine hygiene industry thinks your vagina stinks. And not just smells bad, but you-really-should-do-something-about-that-stench bad. Luckily, these eight insulting products on the market will mask the horribly natural smell of our special ladyparts. (Wait, are we d-bags? Take our douching poll.) photo: Thinkstock Post from: BlissTree Feminine Hygiene: 8 Dumb Douches, Sprays, and Wipes (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746691 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:06:41 +0100 3746691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595840&cid=t_119591_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fwhat%25e2%2580%2599s-all-the-stink-about-breast-cancer%2F We are blessed with the best weather this year in Michigan. We had a great winter, an early spring, and now amazing summer weather. This isn’t typical, that’s for sure — and it brings up a new breast cancer-related issue for me. With all the hot weather, a girl needs anti-perspirant. Up until now, it hasn’t really been an issue for me — in fact, for most of my adult life, I haven’t really needed any. I don’t really sweat much, what can I say? Even with hot flashes, the perspiration is mostly limited to my face, and I probably don’t run around enough to work up a sweat otherwise. But I usually just claim that I am too much of a lady to sweat. I do use a natural deodorant called Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal every now and then. The pink ribbon next to the logo caused me t... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595840 Mon, 24 May 2010 20:01:39 +0100 3595840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2804061&cid=t_119591_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F09%2F17%2Fdoes-dove-visibly-smooth-deodorant-reduce-underarm-hair%2F Vananners asks…What do the Beauty Brains think about the new Dove Visibly Smooth Deodorant that supposed to minimize hair growth? I’ve been using it about 3 weeks now and feel like I’ve noticed a difference. The hair seems to grow slower, is softer and easier to shave. The Left Brain replies: As I pointed out in the Forum, hair growth minimizers are more marketing than anything else.  If the product actually worked to slow down hair growth then it would be considered a drug and require much more extensive testing.  In fact, if you check the claims that Dove’s website makes about Visibly Smooth, you’ll see that they do NOT claim that it does reduces hair growth. Dove Visibly Smooth claims Conditions your underarm skin from the first time you use it Minimizes... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2804061 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:01:07 +0100 2804061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2367636&cid=t_119591_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F04%2F25%2Fthe-sweet-smell-of-internet-dating%2F Mid Brain muses: We recently blogged about how women are better than men at detecting body odors. So it makes sense to follow up with this story from Science Daily that explains how you’ll soon be able to pick potential dates based on their smell. Scent on site A company called Basisnote is exploring ways to capture and profile the body odor of potential partners and then upload them to online dating sites. So before you even meet Mr. Right you can tell if he needs to use Right Guard. The trick to this technology is a saliva test that let’s you classify your own body odor and enter it as a code in a database. You can then search for potential partners who have complimentary body scent profiles. According to a researcher for Basisnote, the technology works based on genes that d... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2367636 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:17:22 +0100 2367636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349002&cid=t_119591_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F04%2F19%2Fgirl-power-sweaty-science-style%2F Mid Brain muses: The latest issue of of the Flavour and Fragrance Journal reveals that women are better than men when it comes to sniffing out body odor. According to researchers at the Monell institute, it’s tougher to block a woman’s sensitivity to body odor than it is for men. How do scientists know this? By sniffing vials of underarm sweat collected in the laboratory from volunteers, of course! Sweaty sniffing The researchers had both men and women rate the strength of underarm orders to get a Body Odor baseline. BO was rated equally strong by both sexes. Then they added different fragrances to the underarm extractions to mimic the effect of deodorants. For men, 19 of the 32 scents did a good job of covering up the body odor. In other words, it was pretty easy to fool men&#... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349002 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:01:28 +0100 2349002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1660647&cid=t_119591_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2008%2F07%2F29%2Fare-you-bothered-by-boob-sweat%2F Agent 23 asks: I hate under-boob sweat. It annoys me to no end. Plus it’s not like I can avoid it when I exercise. While sweat from everywhere else on my body evaporates within minutes, underboob sweat just sits there. I know I have the option of showering immediately after working out, but I don’t like using the gym’s shower, and I do like going to a coffee shop to relax by myself after my work out. Soooo, would it be safe to put antiperspirant under my boobs to prevent under-boob sweat? Sarah Bellum says: Despite all my begging and pleading, I can’t get the well endowed Right Brain to answer this question, so you’re stuck with my answer. But don’t worry, I’ll help you find a bit of Ban for your boobs, some Degree for your decollatage, or maybe e... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1660647 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:01:44 +0100 1660647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1253190&cid=t_119591_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2008%2F02%2F25%2Fdo-mineral-crystal-deodorants-really-work%2F We thought you might be interested in this email exchange with one of our favorite fans, Wendy Wild, who does the weekend show on KTU radio from New York. Wendy wonders: Hey, I haven’t contacted you in a while, so just wanted to see how you were. I really enjoy reading your site each day! Thanks for the great entries. Here’s a product I recently bought that I’m absolutely baffled by. Naturally Fresh Crystal Deodorant Stick. It’s one of those no-aluminum deodorants, however… It’s just a damn rock, lol. The weirdest thing is that it works (WELL). I still don’t understand how because it smells like nothing and looks (and feels) like a piece of plastic. However, it’ll magically keep you smelling like NOTHING for at least 24 hours. Any insight he... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1253190 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:01:23 +0100 1253190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=918841&cid=t_119591_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2007%2F10%2F02%2Fsecret-antiperspirant-clinical-strength-without-a-prescription%2F Chanelle is concerned: I have recently heard of a new deodorant by Secret claiming to have clinical strength to battle wetness and odor without a prescription. I have used many deodorants and antiperspirants in the past but none have actually worked that well. I have some concerns as to whether this particular product would be safe to use. The Right Brain shares a secret: First of all Chanelle, remember that deodorants are cosmetics that reduce body odor and antiperspirants are drugs that stop you from sweating. Over the Counter antiperspirants Most antiperspirants are available as “over the counter” or OTC drugs which means they can be sold without a prescription as long as they comply with the rules of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). The FDA determines which active ingredien... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=918841 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 05:01:06 +0100 918841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=868147&cid=t_119591_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2007%2F09%2F13%2Fwhy-antiperspirants-do-not-cause-breast-cancer%2F Cara’s question: I read at That’s Fit that there’s a new study shows a link between deodorants and breast cancer. You’ve previously told us that’s not true. Who should we believe? The Left Brain explains: The article in question was published in the British Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry. The CTPA (the UK-based Cosmetic, Toiletries and Perfume Association) previewed the article before it was published and suggested the paper should not be published until subjected to independent review. However, the editors of the Journal elected to publish the article without further review. Here’s a quick recap of the CTPA’s objections to the article (quoted from a CTPA press release, which explains the British spellings): Aluminum comes from many sources “Aluminium is the third... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=868147 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 05:01:24 +0100 868147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=804353&cid=t_119591_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2007%2F08%2F17%2Fexpire-or-perspire-when-antiperspirants-go-bad%2F Jenna’s question: Do you really have to heed the expiration date on antiperspirants and deodorants? Is it dangerous to use any that have expired? The Right Brain’s reply: If you read 5 Ways That Beauty Products Go Bad, you know that regular cosmetic products (like deodorants) are NOT required to have an expiration date in the US. But products like antiperspirants that are over the counter drugs, do have to provide a date. Is it dangerous to use an antiperspirant that’s past it’s expiration date? Well, it’s not as dangerous as being in jail with flesh eating bacteria, but there are a fews things you should know: Top 3 Ways Antiperspirants Can Expire 1. Active ingredient absentia The worst that can happen is that the active ingredient loses efficacy and it doesn’t... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=804353 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 05:01:31 +0100 804353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=764952&cid=t_119591_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2007%2F07%2F29%2Fhow-to-avoid-armpit-irritation%2F Bunny’s bushy question: I’ve tried different ways of shaving my armpits and always it results in the same thing - sore, and little red spots. What else can I do? The Right Brain’s reply: Why is shaving irritating? One of the reasons that shaving can irritate your pits is that you’re not just removing hair you’re also shredding your skin. In a study published in the Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (Vol 58 No 3 May/June 2007), researchers measured the amount of Underarm Shaving Debris generated during shaving. (Underarm Shaving Debris I love that term!) They found that 36% of the stuff you’re scraping off your armpit is skin, not hair! No wonder shaving is so irritating! They also measured the skin underneath the arms and found that it actually grows thicker to comp... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=764952 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:15:32 +0100 764952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=761418&cid=t_119591_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2007%2F07%2F27%2Fwhy-body-mint-is-a-disappoint-mint%2F Jennifer wants an odor eater: I’m intrigued by a product called Body Mint, which claims that it reduces body odor of all kinds (underarm, breath, foot) from the inside out using chlorophyll. Is this a scam? The Left Brain clears the air: What is Bodymint? As you can see from their website, Body Mint tablets “are made from an all-natural, highly specialized, derivative of chlorophyll” and their “unique formulation give it the uncommon power to reduce body odors from multiple sources, like bad breath, underarm and foot odor.” Sounds good, eh? But anything that sounds too good to be true usually is. Here’s the real scoop: What is chlorophyll? It’s the pigment that gives plants their green color. But more importantly, it allows them to use sunlight to manufact... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=761418 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 05:01:40 +0100 761418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=714661&cid=t_119591_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2007%2F07%2F05%2Fwill-covering-your-body-with-antiperspirant-suffocate-you%2F Jessica is perspicacious about perspiration: Is there any danger in applying antiperspirant on large areas of the body? For example, on the under arms, back, hairline etc.? The Right Brain responds with dry wit: Where does sweat come from? Jess, sounds like you might have a case of hyperhydrosis, a condition that causes your sweat glands to kick into overdrive. There two types of sweat glands on your body: eccrine glands and apocrine. Eccrine glands are found all over your body but most concentrated on the palms of hands, soles of feet, and the forehead. These glands produce sweat that is water and some salts and they are important in regulating body temperature. Sweat from eccrine glands doesn’t cause body odor. Apocrine glands are not as widespread. They are always associated with hai... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=714661 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 05:01:53 +0100 714661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=710468&cid=t_119591_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2007%2F07%2F03%2Fplaying-video-games-can-be-good-for-your-skin%2F ZD net has an interesting story about a Japanese software maker who’s launching a skin care guide for use on Nintendo’s DS portable game player. This unique software provides beauty tips based on the users’ body temperature and hormone balance. We quote from the article: Konami, known for sports titles such as Pro Evolution Soccer, said that by marking a target date such as a wedding in the software, DS users can get customized, daily skin care instructions in the run-up to the big day. “We have developed the software under the concept of getting pretty while having fun,” Konami’s digital entertainment corporate officer, Naoyuki Notsu, told a news conference. Konami Digital Entertainment is Konami’s game software unit. The DS has two screens, opens... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=710468 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 05:02:10 +0100 710468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=622988&cid=t_119591_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2007%2F05%2F20%2F4-ways-to-avoid-antiperspirant-irritation%2F Fire Pits has a fire in her pits: Is there any ingredient other than aluminum that works as an antiperspirant? I ask not because I am afraid of getting Alzheimer’s, but because the antiperspirants I’ve tried make me itch like mad. The Right Brain responds: I hear you girl, antiperspirants can be itchy and irritating, especially after shaving. But as far as the Alzheimers connection is concerned, you’re wise to be skeptical. There’s no proof that aluminum antiperpirants cause Alzheimer’s. But here are 4 ways you can switch to avoid that itch: 1. Switch to deodorant instead of antiperspirant. Deodorants don’t contain aluminum so they’re less likely to make you itch. But remember, they won’t stop you from sweating they’ll only reduce body odor. Confus... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=622988 Sun, 20 May 2007 13:49:14 +0100 622988