Class action lawsuit - victoria secret bras

[ShelbyG]

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!

[tmaynard]

i have suffered from two cases of this rash that has lasted approx 4 months.  started in the bra area and spread to my whole body....chest being the worst area.  i had a rash that turned into blisters that scarred my skin and continue to itch and remain all over my body including my face.  i have been to 3 dermatologist, carenow, and 3 doctors...got blood work done, skin graphed, and no results have turned up at all over the year period that i have had these rashes.  I have gotten sick with the flu everytime this rash appears.  been on steriods 3 times, and 3 creams.  one cream cleared it temporarily along w the steriods clearing it temporarily.  i have spent a lot of money on this and still have the rash covering my body today....has anyone contacted VS about this??  Is there anything I can do to try to attempt to get my medical bills paid?  

any help would be so greatly appreciated!  817.239.2021

[FlowrPwr]

I am so miserable!  After experimenting with different ideas of what caused the horrible itching on my breasts, I have come to the conclusion that it is definitely my Victoria Secret bras.  Unbelievable!!! (I have about 10 bras, 5 of which are VS.  I wear the VS ones on days when I don't want show-through.)  I stopped using my body lotion, bar soap, and vitamins in an effort to figure out what was causing my breasts to itch horribly to the point that I would make myself bleed from all the scratching.  The shape of the rash was actually in the shape of a bra.  The doctor I saw thought it was so weird.  It looked like I had a pink, blotchy bikini top on.  She prescribed steroid cream and a round of steroids, but I wanted to figure out why it happened so I held off on taking them.  Last week, I decided to avoid my VS bras for several days, and my rash began to heal and the itchiness went away.  For the ultimate test, I wore a VS bra yesterday all day.  Oh my goodness!  The itchiness increased throughout the day and, when I took the bra off at bedtime I was up on and off throughout the night to scratch myself.  I'm actually bleeding from it -- in one day!! I have no doubt what is causing my rash!  Is there anything we can do?

[cward0823]

It is not only bras, it is a lot of textiles, (clothing, sheets, towels, etc); mostly those imported from China and definitely anything that is "wrinkle-resistant, "color hold", color fast, bright/deep colored, and beware of any tag that says "wash garment before wearing". Yes this is a smart thing to do, but the fact that the label instructs you to do so should be a "RED FLAG" that it contains known contaminants.

I try and only utilize holstic medicine. My traditional doctor wanted to give me a steroid injection, I adamantly refused.

The cure I have discovered: Argan oil. It is from Morocco and very expensive, but I am telling you from experience (over 6 weeks of hell - 75% of my body covered in a painful red rash; my skin felt like it was burning off), that it works. After just two days of using Argan oil, my skin had improved dramatically.  I got a small sample of this oil from a friend who brought it back from Morocco. I tried buying it on Amazon.com from sliceofnature.com, but it was not the same oil that my friend got directly from Morocco. Her oil was light, silky, and had a somewhat nutty aroma. I believe it was the culinary version of Argan oil versus the cosmetic version; I have not yet found any more, but am searching. It is really hard to find. Check it out www.arganoils.com has the cosmetic version and says that they have the culinary version. I have emailed them, but have not yet heard back.

Extra Virgin olive oil also provides good protection, but it is messy and doesn't absorb or heal your skin like Argan oil.

I believe a viable treatment would be 10-14 days (2 applications/day) of culinary Argan oil to effectively treat this condition. Then after that avoid any substances with formaldehyde. I have washed my washer in an empty load of bleach, then washed everything I own in HOT soapy water (the white paper I read said that you had to wash some textiles in hot soapy water 5-10 times to get the formaldehyde residue to acceptable levels), and after all that, my skin still starts to sting after a short time with some clothes. I have resorted to just throwing them out. My daughter has noticed it in her clothes that I happened to have washed with those I suspect to be the source.

Be wary of doctors that just want to give you medication, a steroid injection, or those that insist on doing a 'full allergy panel'. They clearly do not fully understand the problem or know an effective cure.

I am currently researching textile manufacturers who are formaldehyde-free. To all those who are suffering with this like I am, good luck.

[kmacc]

Deb, I would hold onto them in case we can all ban together to finally get VS to put an end to other womens suffering.  They should have done this a year ago.  They are extrememy negligent.
Kim

[d42]

I have alot of vs bras purchased 2 lightly lined t-shirt bras in march 2009 made in thailand. I have had horrible itching and rash. I finally realized it was the bras! I stopped wearing them and am 100% better. contacted vs today and they want me to send them back. I just want to know what is in them that has caused this is it formaldyhyde or am I allergic to something else. I feel like if I send them back I will never know. Anyone have any advice?
              Thanks,
                  Deb

[kmacc]

I too have suffered with this rash since I bought my VS very sexy bra in August 2009.  I have spent about $1000 trying different treatments to get rid of this fungus.  I never thought it was the bra at first and thought I had a parasite.  Finally today 1-20-09 I decided to google to see if there were any post concerning these bras.  All I can say is "WOW!"  VS is negligent to have let women suffer with this long after the first law suit in 2008.  They need to do something now.  I have always been a fan of VS and spent a lot of money in their stores.  I have had great success with their products for many year.  Shame on you VS for not fessing up and taking responsibility.  You make far too much money off us to not own up and get this problem solved and recalled.  Please feel free to contact me regarding this if you know of a list where I can add my name or lawyer who is addressing this to hold VS responsible.  ***@****  Have and itchless day!! :-)  Kim

[Guppy2018]

Me too and it's 2018