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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.
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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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July 19, 2021 A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Johnson & Johnson with the claim that the company’s OGX hair care products cause significant hair loss.
The products are sold at major national retailers, including Target, Ulta, CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens. Johnson & Johnson shampoos, conditioners, and some hair oils are among the products named in the lawsuit.
The plaintiff, Larissa Whipple, an Illinois woman, cites the ingredient DMDM hydantoin as the main concern. DMDM hydantoin is a preservative and antimicrobial agent sometimes found in hair care products. It’s considered a “formaldehyde donor,” meaning it releases a small amount of formaldehyde over time to keep the product fresh.
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