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Would writing on your skin with a marker pen give you skin cancer?

DWQA QuestionsWould writing on your skin with a marker pen give you skin cancer?
Anonymous asked 8 years ago
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CCHRC answered 8 years ago

Some permanent markers may contain a small amount of the chemical solvent xylene which can irritate your eyes, nose, throat, skin, and alcohol which may irritate the skin. Occasional writing on skin with a marker pen is not harmful. However, since the skin is highly absorbent, repeated use may not be a good idea even though there is not enough evidence at this time to show that xylene can cause cancer. Non-toxic, water-based, xylene free marker pens are available and a safer choice.
Reference: http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/13742/1/Is-Writing-on-Skin-Safe.html