DERMAREST PSORIASIS MEDICATED SCALP TREATMENT (2006 FORMULATION)
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Dermarest by Del Laboratories, Inc.
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Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients in this product -- not the product itself -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.
Ingredients in this product are linked to: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: SALICYLIC ACID 3%. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: FRAGRANCE; KUKUI (ALEURITES MOLUCCANA) NUT OIL; METHYLPARABEN; MODIFIED FOOD STARCH; PPG-5 CETETH-20; PPG-2 MYRISTYL ETHER PROPIONATE; PROPYLENE GLYCOL; PROPYLENE GLYCOL (AND) WATER (AND) RHUBARB EXTRACT; PROPYLENE GLYCOL (AND) WATER (AND) SAFFLOWER EXTRACT; PROPYLPARABEN; PURIFIED WATER; SD ALCOHOL 40-2 (6.2 V/V); SWEET ALMOND (PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS) OIL; TRIETHANOLAMINE; XANTHAN GUM. DIRECTIONS: APPLY TO AFFECTED AREAS 1 TO 4 TIMES DAILY OR AS DIRECTED BY A DOCTOR. AFTER SHAMPOOING, TOWEL DRY HAIR AND SCALP. TWIST OPEN THE FLOW-CONTROL CAP AND APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE SCALP, FULLY COVERING PROBLEM AREA. RUB GENTLY WITH FINGERTIPS. USE ANYTIME DURING THE DAY TO CONTROL SCALP ITCHING OR IRRITATION.
Directions from packaging: Apply to affected areas 1 to 4 times daily or as directed by a doctor. After shampooing, towel dry hair and scalp. Twist open the flow-control cap and apply directly to the scalp, fully covering problem area. Rub gently with fingertips. Use anytime during the day to control scalp itching or irritation.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| METHYLPARABEN | 10 | 63% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| SALICYLIC ACID (Active Ingredient) | 7 | 66% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| SD ALCOHOL 40 | 5 | 77% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (BRUCINE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, BRUCINE SULFATE, QUASSIN) |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| PPG-5-CETETH-20 | 3 | 93% | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| POTATO STARCH, MODIFIED MODIFIED FOOD STARCH | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PPG-2 MYRISTYL ETHER PROPIONATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| RHEUM L. (RHUBARB) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI) SEED OIL KUKUI (ALEURITES MOLUCCANA) NUT OIL | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| XANTHAN GUM | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL SWEET ALMOND (PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS) OIL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| WATER (PURIFIED) | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
Cancer*
*This table includes all possible cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | SD ALCOHOL 40 | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity*
*This table includes all possible developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | SD ALCOHOL 40 |
Violations, restrictions & warnings*
*This table includes all possible violations, restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | SALICYLIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SALICYLIC ACID, TRIETHANOLAMINE |
Neurotoxicity*
*This table includes all possible neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | SD ALCOHOL 40 | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
Endocrine disruption*
*This table includes all possible endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN |
Allergies/immunotoxicity*
*This table includes all possible allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | METHYLPARABEN |
Persistence and bioaccumulation*
*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | SALICYLIC ACID |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*
*This table includes all possible organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, SD ALCOHOL 40 | |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at low doses | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE |
Miscellaneous*
*This table includes all possible miscellaneous concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | SD ALCOHOL 40 | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE |
Multiple, additive exposure sources*
*This table includes all possible multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | XANTHAN GUM, TRIETHANOLAMINE, SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SD ALCOHOL 40 | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SALICYLIC ACID |
Ecotoxicology*
*This table includes all possible ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TRIETHANOLAMINE |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*
*This table includes all possible irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | TRIETHANOLAMINE |
Data gaps*
*This table includes all possible data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PPG-5-CETETH-20 | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | SD ALCOHOL 40 | |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | XANTHAN GUM, RHEUM L. (RHUBARB) EXTRACT, PPG-5-CETETH-20, PPG-2 MYRISTYL ETHER PROPIONATE, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) EXTRACT, POTATO STARCH, MODIFIED, FRAGRANCE, ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI) SEED OIL |
Occupational hazards*
*This table includes all possible occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | TRIETHANOLAMINE |
Biochemical or cellular level changes*
*This table includes all possible biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN |
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