Pulmonary talcosis is a rare pneumoconiosis that is difficult to diagnose and may progress 159 to debilitating lung disease.Four types of talcosis are described in literature: talc-silicosis and talc-asbestosis secondary to inhalation in industry workers and talc-emboli in intravenous drug users that self-inject talc-containing oral tablets.Although found in common household products, talc is overlooked as a cause of pneumoconiosis.Talcosis caused by cosmetic face powder is even rarer.
Here Mens Belt we discuss a woman in her 50s who developed talcosis from inhalation of cutaneous cosmetics two years prior, and how comprehensive history may be crucial in diagnosing this rare disease.