Context
In June 2021, a lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson alleging that several of its shampoo and conditioner products contain a known human carcinogenic linked to dermatitis of the scalp and/or hair loss. However, as of this writing, a court of law has not established a cause-and-effect relationship between the use of the product and baldness.
Origin
In June 2021, a lawsuit was filed against the cosmetic and pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson amid allegations that certain shampoo and conditioner products contained a carcinogenic chemical that could cause scalp irritation and baldness.
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A class action suit has been filed against Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) OGX brand shampoos and conditioners due to speculated scalp irritation and hair loss.
The products are marketed to nourish, smooth and revive hair but according to Plaintiff Larissa Whipple, the products “falsely represent” those claims with their combination of ingredients including DMDM hydantoin, which has previously been alleged to cause hair loss and scalp irritation upon contact with water.
Previous DMDM Hydantoin Allegations
A previous suit was filed against Unilever/Conopco for its DMDM hydantoin-containing TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Color Shampoo, to which industry expert Perry Romanowski, a consultant and former formulator on the TRESemmé brand, responded, .There is zero scientific evidence to indicate DMDM hydantoin would cause any hair loss.