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Class action lawsuit - victoria secret bras
I also would like information on this class action lawsuit. I am always itchy, I have contributed it dry skin. I have also had sores that have left me with scars. Never thought and my Dr. never mentioned it could be my bra. I am faithful to my VS body by Victoria!
After reading this forum and of all it's victims of the red rash from bras issue, I felt compelled to sign up and voice my story. Please note, it is not only "Victoria Secret" who has been using the process of Formaldehyde in bras and/or clothing. "Spanks by Sara Blakely" is also a culprit. The following is a letter I recently wrote to Dr. Dean Edell to re-tell my miserable story.
This message is concerning one of the Dr. Dean Edell's talk radio show (Sat., Feb. 8th, 2009) commentaries.
He briefly read and discussed a letter written to him, about a severe red rash that a women received from wearing an underwire bra.
Dr Dean Edell explained, that he believed the rash could have been a reaction to the nickel or other metal used in the underwire of the bra.
Although this is true and has caused a problem for some women, there is yet another possible cause to her rash, and I believe it to be of a much more serious and wide spread side effect from some bras (and other clothing) being produced that has not been discussed in the media enough.
Having recently learned from my own experience and a little research, some manufacturers of bras such as "Victoria Secret" and "Spanks" have been "stamping" the inside of the bras with the logo and garment information as opposed to the familiar tag used. This "stamping" procedure is some sort of a latex product that washes away fairly quickly in the laundry. However, these manufacturers have learned that by using formaldehyde in the stamping substance, maintains and prolongs the life of the stamped information. This procedure maybe possibly being used in other parts of the garment as well.
This formaldehyde causes a severe red, itchy, burning rash that may last even months after stopping the wearing of the garment.
I have recently been a victim of this and have some scarring from this horrible rash, and what's worse, knowing that there may be some additional unknown long term side effects to the health of my over all skin. To date, my skin now appears to be much more sensitive to many things, of which prior to the rash, I had never experienced many sensitivities of any kind.
Because I did not know the cause of the rash, even after having had two doctors look at it and test it, I continued occasionally to wear the garment. Not only had I broken out in the immediate area of where the stamping of the garment met my skin, at its worst point my whole body felt itchy and on fire. I felt and looked like a burn victim, and was terribly uncomfortable and wanted to jump out a high window! These two doctors, one a dermatologist the other a general practitioner apparently did not know about the use of formaldehyde in garments.
I have since determined the bra to be the culprit of my rash. Having not worn the garment for 6 months and deciding to try wearing it once more, the rash erupted immediately. There is a severity of this rash that lasts months after stopping the use of the garment. I am currently trying to be patient, while it slowly recedes away yet again.
I believe this to be an important issue that should be discussed more loudly, the doctors to be informed about, and the manufacturers pressured into the discontinued use of the formaldehyde. I am aware of the class action suit against "Victoria Secret", however I believe there are other manufacturers/companies out there using this formaldehyde procedure that needs to be brought out in the open. The garment I had my terrible experience with is made by a company named "Spanks by Sara Blakely", and manufactured in China.
I am not an eloquent writer, and don't make a practice to do much complaining, but I hope this letter convinces Dr. Dean Edell and his/your organization to discuss this further within the health organization so women can get assistance with the problem sooner. As you may know, formaldehyde is a very toxic and cancer causing material and should never be used in our clothing. I itch just thinking about all this!
Please help communicate this issue more widely.
This message is concerning one of the Dr. Dean Edell's talk radio show (Sat., Feb. 8th, 2009) commentaries.
He briefly read and discussed a letter written to him, about a severe red rash that a women received from wearing an underwire bra.
Dr Dean Edell explained, that he believed the rash could have been a reaction to the nickel or other metal used in the underwire of the bra.
Although this is true and has caused a problem for some women, there is yet another possible cause to her rash, and I believe it to be of a much more serious and wide spread side effect from some bras (and other clothing) being produced that has not been discussed in the media enough.
Having recently learned from my own experience and a little research, some manufacturers of bras such as "Victoria Secret" and "Spanks" have been "stamping" the inside of the bras with the logo and garment information as opposed to the familiar tag used. This "stamping" procedure is some sort of a latex product that washes away fairly quickly in the laundry. However, these manufacturers have learned that by using formaldehyde in the stamping substance, maintains and prolongs the life of the stamped information. This procedure maybe possibly being used in other parts of the garment as well.
This formaldehyde causes a severe red, itchy, burning rash that may last even months after stopping the wearing of the garment.
I have recently been a victim of this and have some scarring from this horrible rash, and what's worse, knowing that there may be some additional unknown long term side effects to the health of my over all skin. To date, my skin now appears to be much more sensitive to many things, of which prior to the rash, I had never experienced many sensitivities of any kind.
Because I did not know the cause of the rash, even after having had two doctors look at it and test it, I continued occasionally to wear the garment. Not only had I broken out in the immediate area of where the stamping of the garment met my skin, at its worst point my whole body felt itchy and on fire. I felt and looked like a burn victim, and was terribly uncomfortable and wanted to jump out a high window! These two doctors, one a dermatologist the other a general practitioner apparently did not know about the use of formaldehyde in garments.
I have since determined the bra to be the culprit of my rash. Having not worn the garment for 6 months and deciding to try wearing it once more, the rash erupted immediately. There is a severity of this rash that lasts months after stopping the use of the garment. I am currently trying to be patient, while it slowly recedes away yet again.
I believe this to be an important issue that should be discussed more loudly, the doctors to be informed about, and the manufacturers pressured into the discontinued use of the formaldehyde. I am aware of the class action suit against "Victoria Secret", however I believe there are other manufacturers/companies out there using this formaldehyde procedure that needs to be brought out in the open. The garment I had my terrible experience with is made by a company named "Spanks by Sara Blakely", and manufactured in China.
I am not an eloquent writer, and don't make a practice to do much complaining, but I hope this letter convinces Dr. Dean Edell and his/your organization to discuss this further within the health organization so women can get assistance with the problem sooner. As you may know, formaldehyde is a very toxic and cancer causing material and should never be used in our clothing. I itch just thinking about all this!
Please help communicate this issue more widely.
I have been breaking out in a rash that would turn into blistered
sores on my chest for about three months now. All I own is VICTORIA SECRET bras.
The one I noticed breaking me out is when I wear the ANGELS lacy red bra.
I can stop after a few days and the places start to scab over and heal.
It starts all over again after wearing the bra. I knew nothing about a law suit
until I searched on line for an answer. I contacted Victoria's Secret last week and they called
me today asking for me to return the bra. What should I do?
sores on my chest for about three months now. All I own is VICTORIA SECRET bras.
The one I noticed breaking me out is when I wear the ANGELS lacy red bra.
I can stop after a few days and the places start to scab over and heal.
It starts all over again after wearing the bra. I knew nothing about a law suit
until I searched on line for an answer. I contacted Victoria's Secret last week and they called
me today asking for me to return the bra. What should I do?
Ive had a rash for like 3 months, I never thought it could be my bra...Ive used powers and creams nothing really works, it gos away a little and the comes right back.
Now I have scars from them coming and going.
I reall want to know whats going to happen about this.
Now I have scars from them coming and going.
I reall want to know whats going to happen about this.
I've had this same probem for the last year and a half or maybe a little longer. I had a friend give me the new IPEX bra's as a gift. Not long after having the bra's I started breaking out with a blistering, burning rash along my bra line but never in a million years would I have thought this would be cause from the bra....I've had all sorts of medical test done and everything shows that I'm a very healthy woman but the doctors are still searching for answers as to why this rashes keep appearing on me. I have since stopped wearing the victoria secret bras. I would like to know how I could join in on this class action suit. If you know the process and who I need to contact please drop me a not at ***@****. I would appreciate any help or advice.
Thank you all for sharing. Everything sounds EXACTLY like what I have been going through for over a year and a half. I am miserable too and I hate to say this, but it's sort of nice to not feel so alone in this. I just had a biopsy done of one of the blisters. It sounds like I won't get a lot of answers, but if I do, I will post back. I am glad to be able to discuss this possibility with my doctor. I have medical records of my treatment so far. I am calling that law firm in the morning.
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