#Triclosan

A new wave of concern is sweeping through the pediatric health field following the publication of research in Environmental Health Perspectives, which found that children with double the urinary triclosan levels had a 23 percent higher likelihood of experiencing eczema symptoms. Triclosan, a chemical once widespread in antibacterial soaps and body washes, was restricted in the United States nearly a decade ago. However, evidence suggests it persists in everyday products worldwide — including in Thailand — with the potential for ongoing health impacts, particularly among vulnerable young populations (Washington Post).

A recent study in Environmental Health Perspectives raises fresh concerns about triclosan, a chemical once common in antibacterial soaps and some toothpaste. The research indicates that children with higher urinary triclosan levels are more likely to show eczema symptoms. While the United States banned triclosan in most consumer wash products nearly a decade ago, the compound remains in some items worldwide, including in Thailand, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable children.