Can talcum powder be used on private parts?

The talcum powder that people often talk about is actually talcum powder. Parents in families with babies often prepare some talcum powder. In summer, the weather is hot and humid, and babies often have some skin problems, such as eczema. In order to prevent these skin diseases, you can apply talcum powder to your child, which can keep the baby's skin dry. So, can talcum powder be applied to private parts?

Can talcum powder be used on private parts?

You can apply talcum powder to a baby girl's butt, but be careful not to get it on the baby's private parts. Apply talcum powder to the baby's butt frequently to prevent it from getting red.

However, baby powder contains talc, which is an inorganic compound composed of magnesium oxide, silicon oxide and magnesium silicate in a "combined" form. Among them, magnesium silicate is commonly known as asbestos, which is a substance that can easily induce cancer. The internal organs in the female pelvic cavity are connected to the outside world, especially the internal reproductive organs, which are directly connected to the outside world. The reproductive tract of female babies is short. Talcum powder applied to the vulva, inner thighs, lower abdomen, etc., and even dust particles in the environment, can enter the abdominal cavity through the vulva, vagina, cervix, uterine cavity and open fallopian tubes, and attach and accumulate on the surface of the fallopian tubes and ovaries, stimulating the proliferation of ovarian epithelial cells. This long-term, chronic and repeated stimulation can induce ovarian cancer. In addition, if the baby inhales too much powder particles in the air, it may cause diseases such as tracheitis and bronchitis.

So you have to be careful with the baby girl's private parts, especially avoid getting it above the vagina. When dust enters the reproductive system, the incidence of ovarian cancer in adulthood will increase four times. It can only protect the baby's skin when it is clean and dry. Talcum powder easily forms particles with the moisture that has not been absorbed in wrinkles, which in turn causes friction with the skin. It is recommended that you do not choose talcum powder for baby girls. Try not to apply it on the baby's lower body when using it. Change diapers frequently and wash with clean water after defecation and then absorb the moisture.

How to use talcum powder

1. Be careful when applying talcum powder. First, pour the powder on your hands or powder puff away from the baby, and then carefully apply it on the baby's body to prevent the powder from flying around.

2. When using, sprinkle gently all over the baby's body (use a powder puff or gauze wrapped with cotton), especially key areas such as buttocks, armpits, leg hollows, under the neck, etc.

3. When applying powder, you need to open up the wrinkles and sprinkle it on your face. Do not use too much each time.

4. Avoid getting powder in eyes, ears and mouth.

5. After use, the lid should be closed immediately and stored properly, and infants and young children should not be allowed to play with it.

6. Avoid splashing in the air duct.

7. Avoid applying talcum powder to babies in front of older children to prevent them from imitating you.

8. Do not confuse talcum powder for babies (powder for babies can be used in summer) with that for adults. It is advisable to buy talcum powder specifically for children.