Free Article – American Contact Alternatives Group (ACAG) – Hair Products

The American Contact Alternatives Group evaluates allergen trends and alternative products – Check out the free article here:

Part 2 of a 4-part series Hair Products: Trends and Alternatives: Data from the American Contact Alternatives Group. Scheman A, Jacob S, Katta R, Nedorost S, Warshaw E, Zirwas M, Bhinder M J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2011 Jul;4(7):42-6.


“To provide updated data on usage of ingredients that are common potential contact allergens in several categories of hair products. To identify useful alternative products with few or no common contact allergens.  — Data on allergens and alternatives for hair products is not widely published. This article reviews some of the common potential allergens in hair products, including shampoos, conditioners, and styling products. Suitable available alternative products for patients with contact allergy are listed.”

Access the FREE article here: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3140904/