Free Article – American Contact Alternatives Group (ACAG) – Miscellaneous

Part 4 of a 4-part series Miscellaneous Products:

Scheman A, Jacob S, Katta R, Nedorost S, Warshaw E, Zirwas M, Selbo N.Trends and Alternatives in Deodorants, Antiperspirants, Sunblocks, Shaving Products, Powders, and Wipes: Data from the American Contact Alternatives Group.J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2011 Oct;4(10):35-9.

“To provide updated data on the usage of ingredients that are common potential contact allergens in several categories of topical products. To identify useful alternative products with few or no common contact allergens….Percentages of American Contact Dermatitis Society core series allergens (and other common preservatives and sunblocks) were calculated….Data on allergens and alternatives for ancillary skin care products are not widely published. This article reviews some of the common potential allergens in antiperspirants, deodorants, shaving products, sunblocks, powders, and wipes. Suitable available alternative products for patients with contact allergy are listed.”

Free Access to the article here:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3196302/