Silicone and Skin Irritation: What You Need to Know

Recent health scandals related to breast implant products like the PIP implant scandal have made many women concerned about the health effects of silicone. Can silicone, an important substance used in the production of breast implants and adhesive clothing, increase the risk of cancer like other “safe” medical substances?

When examining the health risks of silicone, it’s important to group them into two categories:

• Health risks related to product malfunction, such as silicone gel leaking from a ruptured breast implant
• Health risks related to allergic reactions or low grade silicone, such as skin irritation from a silicone adhesive bra

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