Users of Johnson's Baby Powder Should Watch For Symptoms of Mesothelioma

Johnson's Baby Powder is likely to contain asbestos which can lead to developing a rare form of cancer of the lining of the lungs

Monday, September 23, 2019 - Expert scientific witnesses have testified in court under oath that they have found particles of asbestos, a well-documented cancer-causing substance, in the talc in bottles of Johnson's Baby Powder they have tested. Georgia-based microscope researcher Dr. William Longo is the most prominent of those that have been hired by plaintiffs suing Johnson & Johnson. Dr. Longo uses a sophisticated method of asbestos testing called liquid separation and has identified particles of asbestos when Johnson & Johnson's less sensitive methods have failed to do so. If you or a loved one uses Johnson's Baby Powder regularly and for any number of purposes you may be at risk for developing mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer of the lining of the lungs from inhaling particles of talc-containing asbestos. Talcum powder asbestos cancer lawsuits are represented by top national attorneys representing American families and offer a free consultation no obligation to file a claim.

Mothers change their infant's diapers as many as four or five times per day and inhale doses of asbestos-contaminated talc with every diaper change. Mothers with multiple children could be inhaling Johnson's Baby Powder asbestos several times per day for decades without ever using the product themselves. Dusting Johnson's Baby Powder creates a cloud that can easily be inhaled and if you smell baby powder distinctive aroma you have inhaled the product, talc, asbestos, and all. And who does not recognize the distinctive fragrance of Johnson's Baby Powder? Millions of individuals have used Johnson's Baby Powder for their entire adult lives on an almost every day basis and have been inhaling asbestos particles that are now leading to their developing mesothelioma.

Although Johnson's Baby Powder has been marketed by the company as being so safe that it can be rubbed on a baby's behind after changing their diaper, millions of other people have adapted the product to their adult needs. Women, for example, use Johnson's Baby Powder as a form of feminine hygiene, rubbing powder on their peritoneal area to help to stay dry and odor-free in between showers. Johnson & Johnson recognized the adult usage of their talc products and re-branded a second product calling it "Shower to Shower" for just that reason. Some men even use Johnson's Baby Powder after showers on the lower section of their bodies for much the same reasons as women, to feel dry and to smell nice.

Asbestos.com warns that people with a history of asbestos exposure, and I think using Johnson's Baby Powder may qualify, should be aware of the symptoms that indicate that you may be developing mesothelioma. "Shortness of breath, coughing, chest pain: These are symptoms of pleural mesothelioma, pericardial mesothelioma and lung cancer. Abdominal changes: Swelling and pain, digestion issues, changes in bowel habits and nausea are symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma, stomach cancer, colon cancer and ovarian cancer. Reproductive and sexual differences: Menstrual changes, fatigue, back pain and pain during sex can be symptoms of ovarian cancer. Throat changes: Persistent hoarseness, feeling the need to clear your throat often and difficulty swallowing can signal laryngeal cancer and pleural mesothelioma."