Doctors Warn: This Traditional Indian Clothing Habit Could Increase Your Risk of Skin Cancer

Persistent cord friction is associated with chronic inflammation, which can result in skin ulceration. Doctors in BMJ Case Reports have cautioned that the tightly tied waist cord of the underskirt (petticoat) traditionally worn beneath a saree, especially in rural areas of India, may lead to a condition they’ve termed “petticoat cancer.” This warning follows their [...]