A recent study documents two women treated for “petticoat cancer,” a condition possibly triggered by tightly tying the waist cord of a saree's underskirt or petticoat. The study, published in the ...

There have been multiple cases of older women developing a rare form of skin cancer after decades of wearing tightly tied sarees. In one such case, a 70-year-old woman discovered a persistent ulcer ...

The mermaid-style petticoat enhances your figure by fitting snugly from the waist down to the knees and then flaring out at the bottom like a mermaid’s tail. It’s an ideal match for flowy and clingy ...

Chronic irritation from tightly tied petticoat drawstrings can lead to a rare skin cancer called Marjolin's ulcer, sometimes referred to as "Petticoat Cancer." While the saree itself isn't the cause, ...

If you love wearing traditional attire like sarees, it's important to follow some do's and don'ts when wearing your favourite saree. The topic of "Saree Cancer" or "Petticoat Cancer" has recently ...

Wearing tight petticoats repeatedly can cause chronic irritation, leading to Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) Loosening the waist cord and moisturizing can prevent skin irritation Wearing loose fabrics, ...

Wearing saree on a daily basis can lead to chronic irritation in the waist area, which can lead to malignancy. Here are a few preventive measures to know. The six yards of grace may not be all good ...

Petticoat Cancer: Doctors in India have highlighted a rare type of skin cancer, dubbed “petticoat cancer”, which is a condition believed to be triggered by the traditional practice of wearing sarees ...

In India, there is an epidemic of ill-fitting undergarments. I see so many of us tugging at our bras. There is a friend of mine who thought she was a 34C till she was 31 years of age. But, there is a ...