Wearing a tightly tied waist cord on an underskirt, a common practice in traditional saree dressing, may lead to skin cancer, warn doctors in a recent report published in BMJ Case Reports. The ...

Beware: tight petticoats can lead to cancer, new study shows Research highlights ‘petticoat cancer,’ a condition linked to tight saree waist cords that cause skin ulcers, potentially leading ...

Petticoat cancer, also referred to as Marjolin’s ulcers, is a type of skin cancer that develops around the waist in women who wear tightly tied saree underskirts or petticoats, causing prolonged ...

Petticoat cancer, also known as Marjolin’s ulcer, is a rare form of skin cancer that develops around the waistline in individuals who wear tightly tied saree underskirts (petticoats) or dhotis.

Dr Triveni Arun Akkiraju, Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Rainbow Children's Hospital, said that wearing tight petticoats only causes cancer, not the saree. So it is important to be aware of ...

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. Tuesday, Jul 01, 2025 ...

Research highlights 'petticoat cancer', linked to tight saree waist cords causing skin ulcers that can develop into cancer. Affected women experienced severe skin issues, prompting medical advice ...