Consumers say these popular hair products caused hair loss: The ingredient behind the lawsuits

Lawsuits allege that popular hair products containing the preservative DMDM hydantoin cause scalp irritation and hair loss in consumers.
Lawsuits against major hair care brands allege that DMDM hydantoin, a formaldehyde-releasing preservative, caused hair loss and scalp irritation in consumers.
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