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Study Links Triclosan to 23% Eczema Risk in Kids

7/23/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Brown University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst reveals a troubling connection between triclosan, commonly found in soaps and body washes, and a 23% increased risk of eczema and allergy symptoms in children. The findings raise urgent concerns about its potential endocrine-disrupting effects, igniting a push for safer alternatives in everyday products.

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A groundbreaking study from Brown University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst reveals a troubling connection between triclosan, commonly found in soaps and body washes, and a 23% increased risk of eczema and allergy symptoms in children. The findings raise urgent concerns about its potential endocrine-disrupting effects, igniting a push for safer alternatives in everyday products.