Victorias Secret Bra Allergy ALERT!

[Med Help]

Dear Friends,

CBS-TV News in Cleveland contacted MedHelp about a month ago and asked for our help.  They were investigating messages posted by MedHelp members who complained about allergic reactions to certain Victoria's Secret Bras.  

First and foremost, thank you to all the MedHelp members who participated in the CBS-TV news story about your allergic reactions to the bras, which were manufactured in China!  

For those who missed the story, here is a link to the CBS-TV News website.  Once there, click on "WATCH IT HERE:  BAD BRAS: A Consumer Alert"

http://www.19actionnews.com/Global/story.asp?s=8165067  

If you are having an allergic reaction to Victoria's Secret Bras, please call the company at: 800-945-5088.

To find other MedHelp members who have posted messages about allergic reactions to the bras, type VICTORIAS SECRET ALLERGIC in the search box at the top right side of this page.

MedHelp

[Lizze2]

It has taken me over 2 months to figure out my breast issues and also a rash on my back where the band hits are a result of my VS bras  and panties. I first started wearing the bras in August, first one and then added 2 more.  By October I was miserable.  Tried all the other things (laundry soap, double/triple rinse etc) before realizing it was the VS bras. this also explains why I had the same rash across my sacral area when I wore a pair of VS panties. I am not allergic to spandex, which is what the bra states it is made of, but am allergic to Latex.  I suspect these bras made in China are somehow contaminated, maybe with Latex, maybe with something else.  I have just called the customer service dept at VS but now must wait for a supervisor to call me back.  

[kwarren1007]

I also had a bad reaction to a VS bra.  Although at the time I really didn't suspect that it was the bra itself - i thought i had an allergy to my laundry detergent.  I ended up throwing the bra away and buying a new one from Maidenform.  I wore it for the first time this past Saturday and consequently I'm sitting here with a bulky sweater on with a tank top underneath.  I have the same burning rash that I got from the VS bra.  I'm contacting Maidenform today.

[stiltzkin]

I also have this same problem. I've been wearing VS bras for years and had no problems, but with my most recent bra purchase (VS Secret Embrace Push Up bra) I got a rash immediately. I threw it on the day I got it in the mailed excited for my new bra and after a few minutes of wearing it my left nipple started itching and burning. Taking it off offered no relief and it kept on itching for the rest of the day. I was hot that day and I thought maybe it was a reaction to my sweat and the something on the bra (like starch) that just needed to be washed off. So after washing it I kept wearing it, but to no avail. I still have this rash on my breast and it's just getting worse. The rest of my body now has red itchy rashes on it too. I've made an appointment to see my dermatologist to hopefully get some relief from all these painful rashes. Does anyone know the contact information for the law firm in charge of the class action lawsuit? Something needs to be done about these bras.

[Michael4SS]

My wife had a reaction to a Victoria Secret bra that she bought last week.  At first the rash was localized where bra was located, but now the rash has spread to her entire back, stomach, legs and arms.  It appears like severe sun poisining and is very itchy.  She's been to the doctor, the emrgency room, and is now going to a dermatologist today.  She's been prescribed beedryl and prednisone, but it hasn't helped.  We called VS, and they offered to return the money for the bra.  When we refused, they said that they would call back for more information, but it's been 6 days, and they haven't called back yet.

[j451]

I too have experienced a SERIOUS rash all over my breast.  I had never encountered this problem before until after I treated myself to a lingerie shopping spree & bought all new bras from VS in June of 2009.  I spent a total of about $500 and bought a combination of their Biofit bras & full coverage bras.  At first, everything seemed ok, but surely enough I started to experience terrible itching & burning around my breast area.  Before long, little rashes started to appear all over my breast.  This went on for a few months before I put it together that it was all steming from the VS bras.  The last straw was when a large red rash appeared under my right breast.  I was in tears with all the frustration.  My husband & I have been married for 10 years, & I was even embarassed for him to see me with the terrible rash all over my breast.  I have since stopped wearing their bras & will NEVER purchase ANYTHING else from VS, not even a little bottle of perfume.  I REFUSE to support a company that cares nothing about the well-being of their customers!!  If they even cared a little, they'd close the doors until they could figure out where this terrible problem is steming from.  I actually worked for Limited Brands for 8 years, & I'm very disappointed to see that their quality has gone from 10 to a whopping 0.  Rather than addressing the problem, they try to make it seem as thought we are all just full of **** & making up stories about what has happened to us.  LES WEXNER I EXPECT BETTER FROM YOU!!  YOU HAVE MADE MILLIONS IF NOT BILLIONS OF DOLLARS OFF OF THE VERY CUSTOMERS YOU'VE ALLOWED THIS TO HAPPEN TO!!  WHY WON'T YOU DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM?!?!??!

[JAL255]

I also have developed a rash on and around my breasts.  I have worn VS bras for many years but ordered new ones in January,2009.  Looking at the label, the contents of the bra has changed and they have increased the percentage of nylon while reducing the percentage of spandex.  Has anyone found a susbitiute for the VS Body  bra that they can recommend?