Persistent cord friction is associated with chronic inflammation, which can result in skin ulceration. Doctors in BMJ Case ...

Tight petticoats worn under sarees can lead to skin issues and cancer due to chronic irritation and it can get severe as ...

Authors warn chronic pressure from tight clothing can lead to non-healing ... develop to allow the area to heal. One of the women diagnosed with skin cancer said, “I have been wearing a Nauvari ...

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,' warn doctors in the ...

A tightly tied waist cord on a saree underskirt may pose a cancer risk.

Doctors recommend switching to a looser petticoat beneath sarees to reduce pressure on the skin and prevent ulcer formation.

In a new study, doctors have warned that the traditional practice of wearing tightly tied waist cords with sarees may lead to ...

One of the women, a 70-year-old, sought medical attention for a painful skin ulcer on her right flank (present between ...

Imagine wearing a traditional saree every day, only to discover years later that the tight waist cord of your petticoat might have silently caused a dangerous health issue.  Dubbed "petticoat cancer," ...

In a study, doctors have documented treating two women of 'petticoat cancer' -- a condition possibly triggered by tying the ...