Effects of antiperspirant aluminum percent composition and mode of application on mock microcalcifications in mammography

Mesurolle, Benoı̂t; Ceccarelli, J.; Karp, Igor; Sun, Shangpeng; El-Khoury, Mona

doi:10.1016/j.ejrad.2013.10.015

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“…Mesurolle et al . () have found that 43 antiperspirants commercially available on the Canadian market contained aluminium‐based complexes in concentrations ranging from 16% to 25%. Similarly, Guillard et al .…”

Section: Metals In Face and Body Care Productsmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…Al-based complexes (used in antiperspirants as active ingredients) produce radiopaque particles in an ultrasound gel pad, simulating breast tissue. These particles were seen on a mammography, mimicking microcalcifications whoses shape depends on the mode of application (solid, gel and roll-on) of the antiperspirants (Mesurolle et al, 2014). The presence of radiopaque particles originating from antiperspirants in an ultrasound gel pad, simulating breast tissue, clearly shows that Al is accumulated in the breast tissue.…”

Section: Danger For Health Created By Al Presence In Cosmeticsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This action of Al compounds consists of the formation of a physical plug composed of a combination of metal-proteoglycan precipitate and damaged cells at the top of the duct resulting in the prevention from the escape of sweat onto the body surface (Laden and Felger, 1988). Mesurolle et al (2014) have found that 43 antiperspirants commercially available on the Canadian market contained aluminium-based complexes in concentrations ranging from 16% to 25%. Similarly, Guillard et al (2004) have noted that aluminium chlorohydrate content in an antiperspirant cream reached 20%.…”

Section: Metals In Face and Body Care Productsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Sappino et al (2012) have determined the following concentrations of aluminium chlorohydrate in three antiperspirants investigated by them: 417.31, 483.81 and 653.48 mM. Unfortunately, all the authors (Guillard et al, 2004;Sappino et al, 2012;Mesurolle et al, 2014) did not mention about the cosmetic brands of these products.…”

Section: Metals In Face and Body Care Productsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Cosmetics, preparations repeatedly applied directly to the human skin, mucous membranes, hair and nails, should be safe for health, however, recently there has been increasing concern about their safety. Unfortunately, using these products in some cases is related to the occurrence of unfavourable effects resulting from intentional or the accidental presence of chemical substances, including toxic metals. Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic and nickel, as well as aluminium, classified as a light metal, are detected in various types of cosmetics (colour cosmetics, face and body care products, hair cosmetics, herbal cosmetics, etc.). In addition, necessary, but harmful when they occur in excessive amounts, elements such as copper, iron, chromium and cobalt are also present in cosmetic products. Metals occurring in cosmetics may undergo retention and act directly in the skin or be absorbed through the skin into the blood, accumulate in the body and exert toxic effects in various organs. Some cases of topical (mainly allergic contact dermatitis) and systemic effects owing to exposure to metals present in cosmetics have been reported. Literature data show that in commercially available cosmetics toxic metals may be present in amounts creating a danger to human health. Thus, the present review article focused on the problems related to the presence of heavy metals and aluminium in cosmetics, including their sources, concentrations and law regulations as well as danger for the health of these products users. Owing to the growing usage of cosmetics it is necessary to pay special attention to these problems.

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Section: Metals In Face and Body Care Productsmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Danger For Health Created By Al Presence In Cosmeticsmentioning

confidence: 99%