Can a halogen heater stimulate cancer?

Question

I switch this heater on all the time and put it as close to me as possible. But sometimes I get scared of rumors i hear...please help me out before I freak out.

Answer 1

Halogen heaters emit infrared radiation, and electromagnetic energy in amounts similar to a CRT television. Infrared radiation is heat you encounter naturally, every day of your life - it does not cause cancer. There are some people who believe that CRT TVs cause cancer, but most medical experts do not believe this is true. So, the cancer risks of a halogen heater are similar to the risk from watching TV.

The link in the preceding answer describes a rash that can be caused by infrared radiation, but the rash is a normal reaction to excessive heat and has nothing to do with cancer. The article at the link describes a person who put an infrared heater 15 inches from her leg and keep it there for 35 hours while it burnt her. You would have to be a moron to experience this type of injury unless you don't have any nerve sensations in your leg.

Answer 2

Halogen Heaters

Answer 3

Yes, it is a little known fact that heat from heaters can cause cancer. The only reason I know is that I have this skin condition from working in a foundry. Most doctors don't even know. Repeated heat exposure can cause permanent redness(erythema), thinness of skin (skin atrophy), skin lesions and in worse case scenarios skin cancer years later.

Answer 4

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Eczema food triggers such as eggs, fish, peanuts, and soy are known to help reduce flare-ups, but this can vary from person to person. These foods may also exacerbate eczema because many people cannot properly digest the proteins, which causes an allergic reaction.

Answer 5

Yes, room heaters have side effects like - suffocation, nosal blockage, and skin rashes.
Read more at: http://www.zelect.in/room-heater/room-heater-side-effects