Nowadays talc is not likely to be contaminated with asbestos as it was in the past, but asbestiform fibers and quartz are still a concern. Here's a link to a meta-analysis of studies on the relationship between perineal use of talc and lung and ovarian cancer (pdf) - conclusion: limited evidence, possible carcinogenicity. I sure wouldn't use it.
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08-07-2008, 08:02 PM #1
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Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler
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08-11-2008, 07:37 AM #2
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Cornstarch Report
I decided to try some some pure cornstarch for a 50 mile ride this weekend in heat with lots of hills. I found that it did help keep me drier throughout the ride and the next morning I did't find the usual crop of many new red bumps - a few yes, but my bottom was much happier than usual.
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08-11-2008, 08:05 AM #3
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I'm currently experimenting with adding a little tea tree oil to my usual (aka whatever's on sale) chamois cream in order to keep the red bumps at bay. Tomorrow's commute will be the first on-bike test.
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