Did you know that wearing a saree can cause cancer? We are not saying this but according to a study recently published in the renowned medical journal 'BMJ', wearing a petticoat with a very tight nada over a traditional saree can increase the risk of skin cancer. This risk is caused by petticoats. That is why it is named 'Petticoat Cancer'.
The study found that rural women are at higher risk because they usually wear sarees. Since the waist of the petticoat is very tight, it constantly puts pressure on the waist and also increases its friction with the skin of the waist. This causes a rare skin cancer called 'marjoline ulcer'.
Marjoline ulcer is an aggressive and rare skin cancer. It is caused by an unhealed wound or sore after intense friction or inflammation. It grows very slowly, but over time it can spread to all parts of the body, including the brain, kidneys, liver or lungs.
That's why today' Health water ' we will talk about petticoat cancer. You will also know that-
- How and why does this happen?
- What are the symptoms of petticoat cancer?
- What are its treatment and prevention measures?
What is petticoat cancer? Excessive pressure, wear and tear on any part of the body affects the blood circulation there. If this pressure happens every day, it can cause changes in the skin of that part of the body. This can cause swelling, scarring or sores. It can also turn into a marjoline ulcer.
If this condition is caused by the tight band of the petticoat, it is called petticoat cancer.
What the 2 case studies revealed In the first case, a 70-year-old woman developed an ulcer on the right side of her groin. An examination revealed that he had skin cancer. His skin color was pale. The flimsy hem of her petticoat caused prolonged damage to the skin, causing her to develop a Marjoline ulcer.
In another case, a 60-year-old woman wore a saree in lugda style. In this traditional saree wearing style, the saree is tied straight at the waist without a petticoat. He developed a Marjolin ulcer, which later spread to his lymph nodes.
Symptoms of petticoat cancer Petticoat cancer is the most common skin cancer known as Marjoline ulcer. It is called petticoat cancer when it develops in the place where the petticoat is tied. Therefore, most of the symptoms of Marjoline ulcer are also signs of petticoat cancer.
In Marjolin ulcers, the skin usually appears as a scaly rash before the ulcer develops. It can also cause itching, burning and blistering of the skin. After this, light sores appear, around which several hard nodules form. Skin color also changes in most cases.
How to recognize when petticoat cancer is developing Dr. Vijay Singhal says that in this type of cancer, the skin swells due to prolonged rubbing and pressure. Its marks look like swelling due to an injury or bump. This usually causes inflammation. In some cases itching is felt. It can be developed as follows:
Pressure Sore (sore due to pressure): When there is constant pressure on a spot due to a pulse, the skin starts to get damaged. Pressure sores usually develop when a person stays in bed for long periods of time and is unable to move. This silver grows close to the bone. In the petticoat this wound develops near the waist bone.
Chronic venous ulcers: Ulcers develop in the veins around the waist due to constant pressure. This type of ulcer causes pain, itching and swelling.
Ulcer (Silver): It is like any normal wound. In this, cracks appear on the upper surface of the skin.
stain: Initially, tissue growth appears on the skin. Its marks are similar to those seen after healing of a wound.
If something like this is felt on the part of the cord, it is necessary to get it checked.
How is petticoat cancer diagnosed? To diagnose a petticoat ulcer, a doctor may first ask for a medical history and the cause of the ulcer. If they think there is a risk of cancer, they can do the following tests.
Biopsy: The injured part of the skin may be sent for a biopsy. In this, a portion of the injured skin around the groin is removed and sent to a lab for testing.
MRI or CT-SCAN: If the lab tests confirm that it is a Marjoline ulcer, then further tests are done to find out how far the cancer has spread in the body. For this the doctor may ask for an MRI or CT-SCAN test.
What is the treatment for petticoat cancer? Mohs surgery is usually done in case of petticoat cancer. In this, doctors surgically remove cancer cells from the skin. This surgery is done in several stages. After each surgery, the doctor examines the skin. If they find cancerous cells, they do the surgery again. This process continues until the cancer cells are destroyed.
After surgery, the doctor may recommend covering the damaged cells with skin grafting. Along with this, the following treatments may also be advised:
Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is a type of drug treatment. In this, powerful chemicals are used to kill rapidly growing and dividing cells inside the body.
Radiation therapy: This is a special therapy given to cancer patients. In this, intense energy rays are used to kill cancer cells.
Amputation: In this the infected part is surgically removed.
What are the ways to prevent petticoat cancer? Petticoat cancer does not mean that it will only happen to women who wear petticoats. These are marjoline ulcers, which can develop in the skin of any part of the body.
The way to prevent this is –
- Whatever clothes we wear, their belts, belts or elastic rubber should not be too tight.
- Do not wear jeans or pants that sit too tight on the waist
- Whatever clothes we wear should sit lightly on the waist so as not to put pressure on the skin.
Apart from this one should never wear very tight clothes. Especially the undergarment should not be too tight.
Consult a doctor if there is a sore on the waist for a long time. If there is any change in skin color or a tumor appears, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
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