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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’m user of Selsun Blue for more than 7years and my kids told me I’m balding. I’m only 43yo and no family history of early balding.
Utilizo este producto <desde hace varios meses , eh notado mi cabello se me cae , tengo 50 años no se si por mi edad. Todavía continua saliendo me caspa ,
I bought Selsun Blue antidundruft shampoo for my 14 years old daughter Lliam Carly Gonzales and she she used 3 times and now I’m shocked of thats hair falls daily now! Before has hair is very thick and now We are very worried its thin! Please reply! Thank you!
I have used selsun blue 4 times and have discontinued usage due to excessive hair loss as well. I’m shocked at the amount of hair that falls out daily now! I used to have very thick hair and now it’s really thin.
I started using Selsun Blue a while back. Hair comes out by handfuls. I had thick hair and now have lost more to an half my hair. It’s still coming out. Been to the doctor, bloodwork and all. Could not figure it out. I didn’t use it for a while and the shedding slowed down some but I didn’t put two and two together until I used it again. Now falling out same as before.
I am a 45yr old female in AZ, I have been using Selsun for years, but within the past year or so I have been experiencing hair loss and lots of dandruff. We have been living in the same city for 4years, so the water I use hasn’t changed. I’m not on any medication that may cause this. I have tried all the home remedies you can think of include the apple cider vinegar hack. I will stop using SB. Any suggestions on what to use for my dandruff. Also, within the last year is it possible SB changed an ingredient therefore making their product worst?
Head & Shoulders Shampoo & Conditioner safely helps with dandruff. My mother buys it all the time.
My son complained of his hair falling out after using this soap for some time about 3 times per week. We used the Naturals version and it still aggravated his scalp and caused hair loss.
I have been using this product due to the recommendation of my dermatologist and my hair has noticeably thinned and is not regrowing after stopping usage.
OMG!! I started using the shampoo as a recommendation for my dandruff. The dandruff did stop but my hair came out bad and I didn’t know why. Also I have really bad skin irritation. All across my hairline is red and blisters. I couldn’t figure out where it came from and kept using the shampoo but the last time I used it my scalp burned so bad so I just thought I had an allergic reaction to it so I good it and found this. OMG…. Add me!! 😩
I developed a bald patch i am so stressed started using selsun blue from a month i am stopping it immediately Add me to this lawsuit