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I see in this list a recent inquiry about shampoos.  I have recently  
discovered a compound called "sodium lauryl sulfate,"  that is in  
most shampoos, except baby shampoo.  According to the internet this  
is a very strong industrial cleaner, so they include it to attain the  
sudsing action that we all expect.  According to what I read it  
causes canker sores, (but has not been proven to be carcinogenic.)

It is also included in most toothpaste.  I mentioned it to my dental  
hygenist and she quickly agreed but had never informed me of this.     
She gave me several samples of Sensodyne "Pro-Namel" which does not  
contain the product.  My husband and I had already switched to  
Pronamel at the time and I have had no more canker sores.   She  
agreed about the problem as her son suffers from them.  I"m told by  
the nurse advisor to our group that there is also a toothpaste called  
"Tom's" that is OK to use.

I read every label on all the shampoos at a local retailer and found  
only the baby shampoos are without it.  I have consulted in the past  
with the dermatologist about the itchy scalp and wasn't told
about sodium lauryl sulfate.

If you are having problems with itchy scalp or canker sores, try  
switching brands and hopefully it will help you.

(I have no financial interest in any of these companies who make  
these products.)

Beth Jacobs   Missouri

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