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Toxic chemicals in the anti-dandruff shampoo Selsun Blue can actually aggravate scalp problems and even lead to hair loss, a class action lawsuit claims.
Lead plaintiff Emily Lewis accuses the shampoo maker, Sanofi-Aventis, of failing to inform consumers about toxic ingredients like selenium sulfide used in the product.
Lewis says she purchased Selsun Blue in 2020 based on marketing that it could help eliminate her dandruff and dry scalp. However, after using the product twice a week as directed, she claims her hair became brittle and began falling out. She also did not see an improvement in her dandruff.
In addition to selenium sulfide, the complaint contends that Selsun Blue products contain a preservative called DMDM Hydantoin. The plaintiff says that this ingredient can cause irritation and even release formaldehyde, which is another toxic chemical.
Further, Sanofi fails to disclose scalp irritation and hair loss as a potential side effect of using Selson Blue products, alleges the lawsuit. Lewis says that she and other consumers wouldn’t have purchased the product if they knew about the toxic ingredients. Indeed, the complaint points to reviews on the online retailer Amazon complaining about the false advertising of Selsun Blue.
The class action lawsuit seeks to represent a nationwide class of consumers who purchased and used Selsun Blue products within the past three years, along with a subclass of Illinois residents.
This is not the first class action to be lodged over Selsun Blue. In December, a consumer filed a complaint in New York federal court claiming the manufacturer made false claims about the product being “natural.”
Have you experienced scalp irritation after using Selsun Blue? We want to hear from you! Tell us what happened in the comment section below.
Lead plaintiff, Emily Lewis, and proposed Class Members are represented by Eugene Turin of McGuire Law PC.
The Selsun Blue Scalp Irritation Class Action Lawsuit is Emily Lewis v. Sanofi-Aventis US LLC, Case No. 1:21-cv-00616, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
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452 thoughts onSelsun Blue Chemicals Can Cause Irritation and Hair Loss, Says Class Action Lawsuit
I bought Selsun Blue antidandruff Shampoo to help with my itchy scalp sometime between September and December 2021. I used it sparingly when my dandruff was bad. After a few uses of the shampoo, I now have noticeable patches of thin and brittle hair.
Yes I’ve notice some scalp burns I’ve used it once a week of 3 weeks and begin noticing I have sores on my scalp,I’m not sure if it suppose to or not but what can I do
I have experienced extreme hair loss this past month while using this product. While washing my hair last week, I had clumps and clumps of hair falling out, I started to panic and cry. Ive had THICK curly hair all my life and now, I see my scalp and have 2 large bald spots in the front of my head.
Bought Selsun Blue because it was $2 cheaper than H&S. Every time I use it, my scalp itches and releases an eruption of dandruff the rest of the day. Thought it was just me.
I’ve been using Selsun blue for a couple months and have recently noticed major hair loss. There is absolutely no warning or mention of this as a possible side effect on the bottle or I would’ve never used it to begin with. Please add me!
I used Selsun blue shampoo for several months as did my husband. It irritated my scalp and started hair loss for my husband and myself. I did some research and saw this shampoo does cause these problems. We stopped using it, and the issues resolved themselves over a few months. Please add me to this law suit.
I bought Selsun blue medicated about a month ago and had used it 3 times total. After the 2nd time using it my hair started coming out in clumps. I didn’t put two and two together until I sat and thought about anything that has possiblity changed up or new in my life and the shampoo was the only thing. I did a search online and found this and am horrified. I hope it stops falling out. Please add me to list as well.
Please add me to the list of plantiffs, thank you.
After using Selsun blue medicated one time I have experience major balding.
Please add me to this law suit, around one year and a half I bought me and my spouse Selsun Blue for my dry itching dandruff and I used it and also the conditioner it was Selsun blue with conditioner around 2019 I started losing my hair little by little and getting pain in my neck still do, now I am still losing hair a lot of it don’t know why I’ve tried everything now I recently purchased Keranique products for my hair it is expensive but I am so worried that I am going to go bald without no explanations doctor has done blood work all is okay please let me know inform me I want my money back plus some.
I only started using them 2 weeks ago and started realising active hair loss after the second time using it. please add me.