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Health specialist raises concerns about perfume sprayed on neck near thyroid

A cancer specialist has flagged spraying perfume on the neck as worth reconsidering due to proximity to the thyroid gland.

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A post by a cancer specialist has highlighted the neck as an area to think carefully about when applying perfume, citing its closeness to the thyroid gland. The concern centres on potential health implications of regularly spraying fragrance in this sensitive area.

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Is spraying perfume on your neck bad for your health?

A post by a cancer specialist has singled out the neck as an area "worth thinking about" because it lies close to the thyroid gland.

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