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Recent Evidence Regarding Triclosan and Cancer Risk

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  • Michael T. Dinwiddie

    (Department of Public Health, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA)

  • Paul D. Terry

    (Department of Public Health, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
    Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA)

  • Jiangang Chen

    (Department of Public Health, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA)

Abstract

Triclosan is a broad-spectrum antibacterial commonly used in cosmetics, dentifrices, and other consumer products. The compound’s widespread use in consumer products and its detection in breast milk, urine, and serum have raised concerns regarding its potential association with various human health outcomes. Recent evidence suggests that triclosan may play a role in cancer development, perhaps through its estrogenicity or ability to inhibit fatty acid synthesis. Our aims here are to review studies of human exposure levels, to evaluate the results of studies examining the effects of triclosan on cancer development, and to suggest possible directions for future research.

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  • Michael T. Dinwiddie & Paul D. Terry & Jiangang Chen, 2014. "Recent Evidence Regarding Triclosan and Cancer Risk," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 11(2), pages 1-9, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:11:y:2014:i:2:p:2209-2217:d:33234
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    1. Yanqiu Shao & Kai Yang & Rongchang Jia & Chao Tian & Ying Zhu, 2018. "Degradation of Triclosan and Carbamazepine in Two Agricultural and Garden Soils with Different Textures Amended with Composted Sewage Sludge," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(11), pages 1-14, November.
    2. Slawomir Gonkowski & Manolis Tzatzarakis & Elena Vakonaki & Krystyna Makowska & Aristidis M. Tsatsakis & Joanna Wojtkiewicz, 2022. "The Presence of Triclosan in Human Hair Samples in Poland—A Pilot Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(7), pages 1-14, March.

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