The women in the class action suit are few compared to most suits. A couple Doctors commenting on the suit mentioned it would be hard to prove it was the WEN since hair loss has dozens and dozens of reasons. To pin point WEN as the exact culprit would be difficult. Health, medication, depression, disease onset, etc are contributing factors. I imagine every aspect of their lives would be scrutinized for the suit. The women in the suit DID ask for a settlement, rather than going to court because of this issue. I hope he doesn't settle. I would like to see this ongoing argument settled. But it would be an expensive, trial..for both sides. I can guarantee they all will lose more hair before it is over. What we need to take in is, that the law suit was filed. Filing is just an initial step, it is not the final answer.. Then there is a preliminary to see if the case even has merit. It takes years sometimes!
I am not a WEN fanatic, but I do use it with another shampoo.I love what it does for me in conjuntion with other products. I would never say, hair loss from WEN cannot happen. However, there are a lot of reasons for any hair loss. . I have taught trichology( along time ago) . I have pretty good understanding of the hair and scalp and how it works. I have had 2 sudden hair loss episodes, and one episode that had intense shedding for over a year, and reduced hair density by almost 1/2. It is upsetting, painful and very stressful. Hair is a crowning glory and a vanity for almost everyone I think
Alopecia can have a sudden onset
also some contributing factors to hair loss (sudden, or residual) can be
allergenic reaction to an ingredient in hair product, or topical
high blood pressure and meds for high blood pressure
low blood pressure
anemia
thyroid issues
onset of thyroid nodules is a biggie for sudden, short term hair loss
medications
surgery
anesthesia
menopause and hormonal issues
short term illness virus
high fever
arthritis
RA
Lupus
most any antidepressant
over exposure to chlorine ( some swimmers get this)
some hair sprays, especially with lacquers
hair tint, bleach
over processing of hair due to perms, hot irons
shock, accident (causes blood supply to follicles to cease for a few minutes)
even loosing a loved one causes blood to follicles to stop temporarily.
and I can go on....
Unless it is a sudden allergenic reaction, many of the above, especially the 3 S's, Shock, Surgery and Stress take 6 weeks to 3 or more months from event to when hair loss starts. With surgery and shock when it happens the event will be traumatic. The reacting hair comes out all most at once. Yikes
Everything I mentioned is not definative.
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