I went to so many doctors they could never find anything. I have worn VS bras for years. I felt ok while it was on (about 10 hrs) but when I removed it, I noticed redness which developed a very itchy raised welt all along the sides of my Torso that partially wraps around my front and back. I had the same reaction. I have also purchased Victoria Secret full coverage Body by Victoria bras for years without any problems but the last two bras have created itching, rash and started out as a spider bite looking bump. I stopped wearing them for awhile and switched over to fruit of the loom sports bras. I only wear Victoria Secrets Bras and have for many years. Because I had not heard anything in the news about such a strange occurrence I thought it must be just my bad luck. For the pricing of the bras it should not cause body injury. I am actually having a mix of reactions -- racing heart/sort of anaphylactic reaction as well. What I was trying to do is to find bras that the elastic was covered in cloth/cotton or another fabric keeping the elastic away from my body, which worked. Until recently, I have 3 different VS styles of bras that I have been wearing for about 2 weeks now and I noticed a rash around my rib cage when my boyfriend scratched my back for me and it hurt really bad. this year and am interested to hear an explanation considering what These bras cost women lots of money and for what?.to risk their health. I worn many of the extreme push up that someone else mentioned to give them problems too. Like I wanted to scratch my skin off!! The comments below have not been moderated. Who can I contact about the lawsuit I live in Michigan. I thought maybe the new fabric softener was somehow not getting rinsed completely from the bra material, so I washed them in Dreft baby detergent over and over again, but I am still experiencing the same symptoms. i can't believe i stumbled across this post. It is 5 months later and it still itches. This time around it seems to clear some and then blister again just a little. If you have one on that is too small , heat will cause you to have a rash where the material is in contact with your skin. The first known Victorias Secret lawsuit over the contaminated bras was filed in May 2008 in Ohio, and at least two additional lawsuits have been filed recently in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. I have been a VS shopper for many years I started with the body fragrances 5 years ago, and then slowly went into purchasing bras about 2 years ago when they went on sale. I have many VS bras 2 of my favorites started getting stains around the nipple area. I couldn't scratch; wiggle, nothing b/c I was in a board mtg. I keep looking at them and stressing over this - help!! I did try the bras again months later to make sure it was the bra and guess what the itchy red welts returned all over my breasts!!!! I recently purchased several bras from Victoria Secret this month. NOTE: Providing information for review by an attorney does not form an attorney-client relationship. None of m[Show More]I bought 3 victoria secret bras(body by victoria,no wire,made in india). Has anyone else had probs with Cacique bras, too? I only wear Victoria Secret bras. The bra is very lacey and the small rash appeared on my back and became really itchy. I want to know if I can join in this lawsuit! I did not buy a VS bra, what I bought was a nightie with the bra attached and a thong. It was extremely itchy and my breasts were imflamed! And now I have awful scars from this episode and I have many VS bras! WHO is doing the Class action suit against this company ? I started itching last September, since then I have seen 2 different doctors and have been put on 4 different types of medications, both cream and pill form. The problem bra was one I purchased for Christmas. It does seem to be worse on some days. At the begging I had not connected this to the bras.The longer I wore them the worse the itching,redness,pain,scarring. The constant itching prevents the rash from healing and my skin is now taking on a scarred look and feel. Stop wearing any bra when possible or wear one with a very different construction (cotton sports bra) at home, sleeping, etc. I have now changed to sensitive laundry detetrgent, soap and lotion and still continue to get the bumps but not as often and I stil. That is what I think about not just once in a while, but everyday. I used to wear nothing but VS bras. Still recovering from surgery I never expected that the rash, itch. I do not have psoriasis anywhere else on my body except for my breasts. OMG seriously. I can't believe I found this website. Now after wearing the new bra from Kmart the hives went down but we are very frusterated with VS after all the money we spent with them, how could somthing like this happien. Just notified vs after looking this up on line. I'm in the Boston Area, I use to work for a sister company of VS when this whole class action suit came out. Your immune system is "trainable" and if you keep wearing a defective bra you will become more and mroe sensitive to the chemicals. Why isn't something being done about this? I had trouble breathing, sore nipples (and breasts), runny nose, trouble sleeping, and itchy every where the bra material covers. He had to do a biopsy and I still have a horrible scar from that biopsy. I can not express how intense the itching has been. In fact, after I stopped wearing the bra, it left brown scars. Finally I realize maybe are the bras, stooped using them and the rashes had not come back since them. But, to that I have to say, when we spend as much as we do on their bras, why on earth wouldnt they be something we should be able to wear then as long as we please? AndYes of course.they are made in China! Nice way to mess with old favorites, VS. Never found a bra to fit me good, until I started using VS (t-shirt bra and cotton ones) About a year ago I started having those rashes. It is red and itchy and though given a prescription from my doctor it has not gone away. I thought it was this diet pills but, i stop taking them but, the rash did not go away. The next day I noticed an itching on my back and the area just under my armpit while at work but didn't think anything of it. Approximately 1 year later while wearing one of the bras, I broke out in such a profound rash ALL OVER MY BREASTS, there was essentially a RED BRA-SHAPED continuous hive, that I had to go to the doctor. So horrible I thought something had happened to inside my body. Ever since, I have been getting this rash. I have not worn the bras since and have not had any further rashes, I do not have receipts nor proofs of purchase and my experience is well past the time frame of the other published comments. Made another appointment for next week then I found this website because I remembered that I had bought 2 VS bras just before this happened. Your breasts change every 6 months, so that is how often you should be measured. One such occation was this past Sat. They are just telling lies. (I'm sure I'd get the hydrocortisone approach) and just going straight to Dermatology. VS had better smarten up. Does anyone know how to get in on the lawsuit? I started wearing VS bras a couple of years ago, I noticed I was always red and itchy around my bra area but I assumed I just had dry skin. Wondering what the heck could have caused it I wore the bra again and again the welts appeared. Guess what, the horrible rash, itching and burning is back. Has anyone had problems with Playtex bras? Then try one at a time. At first wearing (bra was laundered first), I developed an itchy rash, but I assumed it was a heat rash because I had worn it all day walking around in 85-90 heat. I continue to wear my old bras and just this past week I developed a itchy rash and a blister twice the size as the last one in the same exact spot. At the begging I had not connected this to the bras.The longer I wore them the worse the itching,redness,pain,scarring. The very next morning I woke to welts/hives again. I am horrified that a huge company like VS is charging so much for these bras and putting so many women at risk for cancer, the least they are doing is maiming the very thing they are in business to make beautiful. The one of the left is brand new (I have yet to wear it) the one on the right Ive had for years. The itch is awful! I could not sleep or eat for 10 days from the exterme pain.They must stop hurting innocent women. When I got home my back was really itching badly.. As I pulled off my coat I reached back to scractch this afwful itch and felt my hand fill w/ a watery liqu. After happening upon this site, we have decided not to return the bras but to hold on to them in case I develop cancer or something later. I bough 2 push up brass on June and after a few weeks I started to have rashes in my torso and upper arms. Didn't research it until now. It a major mess and who know what chemical they dilute it with. Finally I realize maybe are the bras, stooped using them and the rashes had not come back since them. now i have red, very painful sores around my breast. The dr. Just told me to put hydrocortizone on them. I have has the oil leaking onme as well. It caused the same exact rash. I\'m not surprised, though. I'm 48 and had never worn VS bras before a few months ago. Any comments? I actually thought I may have cancer -- Pagets Disease. Now i am trying to get rid of the nasty scar it left behind. Told me to stop taking the current medications I was taking. I too, like @Jamie, have not gotten a rash, but my Fabulous by VS bra REEKS after wearing it for one day. My breasts would itch so much that my sister often commented and laughed about my constant need to scratch them. I have worn VS bras for years. What are they making these bras with? It's on the braline! It\'s still happening, and it isn\'t just VS bras. I have been to approx 4 dermatologists to only have been told recently that I must have sensitive skin. I am so disappointed with this company. It was awful. I spent over $400.00 in the Reston Town Center store and now I have $400.00 plus dollar spent on items I can't even wear. I developed intense itching all over my breasts that kept me up all night and red welts all over that area as well. She said she has never seen[Show More]I bought 2 Victoria Secret bras at the end of June, only wear them for special occation. I too a loyal vs customer. I have avoided wearing a bra while being strictly at home for the weekend. March-2015 Bought another "miraculous bra". No one could find anything wrong they did not know why this was happening. Thank you. I HATE GIVING UP THIS PINK SEXY BRA ,,, Did it. I did a search about the rashes and came upon this sight. I am now having to go and find some non padded bras that have a good fit. The VS bras that are causing this problem for me are the Body By Victoria Push-ups. Please try again. Its very painful and red. Well, I had my bras for a more than a few months so I said no. I took it off, washed the area and went to bed. yesterday when i got into the shower i realized there were bumps all over the underside of my breasts that i could see and feel. Updating my lingerie drawer, I brought underwired per una memory foam bras from Marks and Spencers in the UK. I am scratching and itching like an animal (no offense to animals). PROUD VS EMPLOYEE---per kimberly "More than likely, I as well as many of these other women have neen wearing bras longer than you have been alive. I "trusted" the product and was and still am a very loyal customer. At first I was really pleased, they were soft and comfortable but I did I immediately notice one of my breasts was itchy but just put this down to heat not the bra. Well my rash is back now. (this is a fact, when you look up the chemical makeup). It then appeared on my right breast in the same exact area as the left. He took my name and number and gave me a case number. We received many updates of the CAS being invalid and that VS doesn't sell harmful merchandise. I tried the Victoria Secrets bras again.. the rash is back full force and worse now. Very dissapointted in vS. There was a boat load of them on sale. However 2 weeks ago I started to get very ichy under the bra and between my breasts. They need to pay all of our medical bills and compensatory damages. I have been having these horrible rashes under my arms, on my chest where my bras straps sit, and now on one of my nipples! The cases seek class action status to represent all individuals who wore the bras and suffered damages. I'm not a sweaty or smelly person anyway.this is all new to me. I have never had trouble in the past with their products but this looks terrible the burns on my back and shoulders and i think one of them is leaving a scar.. My problem is a little bit different. Why isn't something being done about this? I have worn VS Bras by VS for years but last year I started wearing Very Sexy Push up. I read that when the padding it against the skin, the heat causes the smell. I developed what looks like hives/eczema on both breasts - very irritated and itchy. We cut one of my bras open and were able to see the oil packet inside. I have worn VS bras for years. I bought a VS strapless bra (Multi-Way Bandau) ---I t appears to have a manufacturing date of 05/11 on the tag and looks to be made in China. I know it was the bra for sure now after finding this. Does anyone know how to get in touch with lawyers in this class action suit?! VERY ITCHY. I read that when the padding it against the skin, the heat causes the smell. just bought my bras 2 weeks ago. I changed detergents didn't help. I have worn VS bras for years. i went to the doctors not knowing why this was hapening and. The rash got better and almost gone, but now looks sca. I have unbearable itchiness on my breasts. I did not buy a VS bra, what I bought was a nightie with the bra attached and a thong. I have never expierenced a problem until purchasing one for my mother back in October. It looks like I have chicken pox but it is NOT. Yes, I got this rash too! I did break out in huge hives, requiring a trip to the hospital, these hives were along the side panel of the bra and my tongue swelled. Recently, I went to the immergency room for treatment. It does bother me; and I find it irritating, esp. That was over 10 years ago and although the rash cleared up my nipples are a little sore and i still have periodic pain in my breast at the nipple area. well surely enough i try a new bra about a 2 month ago and gradually ended up with a massive rash with ugly discoloration that covers the complete area where the bra sits. My mother on the other hand, has the exact [Show More]I'm not sure if most of these cases are in the U.S. though I am a Canadian and have been weraing Victoria Secret bras for year. So of course I am very worried the oil could be toxic or cancer causing! I have developed a large area of skin discoloration in the areas exposed to the bra, mainly on my back. Within weeks of wearing the bras, begin to get a rash under my arms. I had swelling and very red irritated breast after being scared to death that I had inflammatory breast cancer my test came back clear yet doctors couldn't say what caused my sudden rash I was told perhaps dry skin I was given hydrocortisone cream and sent on my way. I went back to a JC Penney branded bra but the rash has persisted for 4 days now. It has improved by wearing different bras. That afternoon I had bloodwork done, and the next day a mammogram and an ultrasound. It does bother me; and I find it irritating, esp. Continued to wear the same bra, rash never went away completely. I just broke out into breast rash on both of my breasts, of course i have been going online and thinking I had inflammatory breast cancer. It explains a lot. They all seem to cause my skin to do this when all my old pairs ne er caused a problem. I just recently connected all my on and off rashes to my Victoria secret bras only , I stop wearing them and I heal after 4-6 weeks I put one on and it's a big crazy rash . The first rash appeared some months before that. Both times the rash occurred after wearing Victoria Secret demi bras, however, it did not occur to me that the rash was possibly caused by the bra. i took photos it am all dry and itchy , broke out across my back ( never in my life have I had this happen ) But i have to say i love their product but I am afraid to ever buy from there again. I tried all kinds of creams, etc but it still lasted for weeks even after I stopped wearing the bras. I have read a lot and feared I might have some sort of breast cancer since it only affects a certain area. They did the usual 'no-one else has complained' number and attempted to blame it on me. My VS very sexy bra started corroding on the rings where the bra straps connect to the bra. It was very itchy, burning sensation and as it healed, i developed scabs and scarring which took weeks. For some spitual reason i just stopped wearing vs bras, kept using the cream and rashes finally cleared up. Now, I have dark scars across my back on both sides exactly where the plastic/rubber material from the bra was touching my skin. I have taken pictures and still have the bra since they weren't helpful on returning it. , so I went to put on the next thing and wore that for a day and a half when i felt my shoulder was raw and looked like a curling iron scald on it . Now I know why! What??? How can I get involved and help? I believe these bras were brought down in the store because they are the exact ones giving women these rashes. She said she has never seen a rash like it. It feels like a really bad sunburn with an incredible itch. But a little curious that we all have the same problems in common and we all use the same brands when these rashes have happened! (Kimberly) You are my voice. I don't think it's formaldehyde because other people don't have reaction and washing did not remove it. I have been a VS customer for most of my bra wearing life because I have always wanted a good quality bra, and never had a problem until now.
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