What is Saree Cancer? Know symptoms of Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer after basal cell carcinoma.
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Risks for SCC
Light-coloured skin, long-term sun exposure (UV rays), old age, exposure to certain chemicals, burns, old scars, and some types of human papillomavirus.
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Saree Cancer- A rare cancer
Saree cancer is a type of SCC of the skin that occurs along the waistline in females wearing a saree perpetually.
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What causes Saree Cancer?
Continuous wearing of tightly bound sarees can lead to persistent skin irritation, friction, scaling, pigmentation changes, and potentially malignant transformations.
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Cause of saree cancer
The tight tying of the petticoat cord, worn beneath the saree to secure it, can cause dermatoses due to consistent pressure on the waist.