Chronic irritation from tightly tied petticoat drawstrings can lead to a rare skin cancer called Marjolin's ulcer, sometimes referred to as "Petticoat Cancer." While the saree itself isn't the cause, ...

Wearing tight petticoats repeatedly can cause chronic irritation, leading to Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) Loosening the waist cord and moisturizing can prevent skin irritation Wearing loose fabrics, ...

Recent research by doctors may come as a surprise, or rather shock, to many Indian women, particularly those who wear sarees. According to the study published in BMJ Case Reports, several women in ...

In a report that has recently surfaced, a shocking case of skin cancer has come forth. Doctors in Bihar and Maharashtra recently highlighted a health risk related to traditional sarees and the way ...

A recent study documents two women treated for “petticoat cancer,” a condition possibly triggered by tightly tying the waist cord of a saree's underskirt or petticoat. The study, published in the ...

A tightly-tied waist cord of the underskirt (petticoat) traditionally worn under a saree, particularly in rural parts of India, may lead to what has been dubbed “petticoat cancer”. This warning comes ...

Wearing saree on a daily basis can lead to chronic irritation in the waist area, which can lead to malignancy. Here are a few preventive measures to know. The six yards of grace may not be all good ...

Did you know tying a petticoat or dhoti too tightly for years can lead to skin cancer? Chronic friction between the fabric and the skin is a rare cause of skin cancer, a neurologist from Apollo ...

In a study, doctors have documented treating two women of "petticoat cancer" -- a condition possibly triggered by tying the waist cord of a saree's underskirt or petticoat tightly. Constant pressure ...

Silk sarees are a classic symbol of Indian ethnicity with grace. A heavy silk saree is a thing of beauty—regal, elegant, and timeless—and every woman should own one. Whether it’s a Kanjivaram, ...