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“Just for Men” hair, beard and mustache dye products was previously linked to severe chemical burns and allergic reactions, resulting in swelling, scarring and disfigurement.

JUST FOR MEN LAWSUIT STATUS: Product liability lawyers previously reviewed “Just for Men” lawsuits on behalf of individuals throughout the United States.

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Just For Men Lawsuits

MANUFACTURER: Combe Inc.

OVERVIEW: “Just For Men” hair coloring was originally released in 1987, and is advertised as a hair, beard and mustache dye specifically to cover up gray hair for men.

There are a host of products in the line, from beard and mustache coloring kits to hair and side burns and even some that are designed to add a touch of gray to hair.

Over the past few years, concerns have emerged about the growing number of reports involving severe chemical burns and other allergic reactions among “Just for Men” users.

The side effects of Just For Men may include:

  • Allergic reactions
  • Burning of the skin
  • Swelling of the skin
  • Severe itching
  • Blisters and weeping sores
  • Trouble breathing due to throat swelling

“JUST FOR MEN” ALLERGIC REACTIONS: Hundreds of reports have been submitted by men who had used the product for years but suddenly suffered severe chemical burns and swelling of the face. In many cases, the “Just for Men” problems emerge long after the dye was first used.

While some have speculated that the company may have changed the formulation of Just For Men, Combe officials have publicly denied that. Sudden allergic reactions among men may also be linked to changes in body chemistry among users.

“Just For Men” dye contains p-Phenylenediamine, an organic compound that is considered one of the most prevalent allergens in the world.

In May 2009, the medical journal Dermatitis listed it as the tenth most prevalent allergen in patch tests, and it was declared Allergen of the Year by the American Contact Dermatitis Society in 2006.

Tags: Allergic Reaction, Burn, Chemicals, Just For Men

518 Comments

Richard
I did the 48 hour test as suggested by JFM leaflet. The next day I noticed some redness. The following day it was spreading, bumps were popping up and it started leaking this disgusting yellow fluid. I called JFM and their representative made me feel like I was bothering her. She said to just wash it with soap and cold water. That made it worse. Since there were no instructions on what to do if you have a reaction, I went to Walgreens with the product and and the pharmacist had no idea what to do except to use their antibiotic cream and put a gauze wrapping on it and go to ER if it gets worse. It’s been 6 days since l put this poison on my skin. It is spreading, leaking faster than I can put the gauze pads on it and is painful. I couldn’t sleep last night. I’m calling my doctor. This product is going to ruin my Thanksgiving.
Rick
I agree with the above comments. I myself am a light-skinned Hispanic male. Like most of the guys above , I had been using JFM Mustache and Beard for years with no problems. Then, all of a sudden, severe allergic reaction with itching, burning, and weeping sores on my chin and lower cheeks. So JFM claims that WE changed , not their formula? It’s just sheer coincidence that so many people suffered the same symptoms all at once? Come on, now…
Tracy
I’ve been using this product for about 7 years I’ve never really had an issue, except for a little itching. Last week I was on a cruise and decided to color my beard. About four hours later I began to experience burning and swelling and severe itching with lesions and weeping. It was extremely uncomfortable and I spent the whole evening dabbing at my beard with a napkin to control the weeping. I believe something was changed in this product because I’ve never had this kind of reaction before and as I read these comments I see that many others are experiencing the same issues. Unfortunately I will not be able to use this product anymore and that forces me to find out if there are any other options for coloring my beard. It totally ruined three days of my cruise and I have the pictures to prove it. I had a swollen puffy face and had to endure severe discomfort during a time when I was supposed to be on vacation and having the time of my life.
Spencer
I used JFm beard black for 5 years with no issues at all and then starting 10/2019 got a burn on left side of chin. Just thought maybe I left it on to long . Had itching and it scabbed up. Then nov/2019 ended up in Er with server burns on same area . With sever burns on chin sever swelling major allergic reaction with sever hives down arms and hands and got real dizzy. This stuff is very dangerous they have changed something way to many cases of this starting g yo happen in 2019.
Ron
I have used JFM for approximately 5 years without an issue, 24 hours ago I used it and my face is completely swollen, haven’t slept all night, have blisters and open weeping sores all over my chin upper lip, itching, burning, dabbing a Kleenex constantly to stop the oozing liquid, ( gross I know ) I’m in a lot of pain, just called in to work and said I won’t be there for a few days, I need to get to the hospital to see what they can do for me! This is brutal and unacceptable, this product should not be in stores for sale! This stuff is dangerous! Obviously a bad chemical burn, I should sue their asses off! Ice pack on my face right now trying to get the swelling down and ease the pain! So much for trying to just look a little younger )-:
Jay
Used JFM for 20 years and recently I have ecperienced red itchy blisters where applied. Developed psoriasis like itchy scalp with flaking skin. Something has changed in the formula.
Mike
I’ve used just for men for a long time now and suddenly it causes severe itching. The last time It itched so bad I scratched blisters open . It burns as well. Something has changed about this stuff.
Jerry
I have used JFM for some time but recently my scalp, eyelids, eyebrows, ears, sideburns, and chin have been itching uncontrollably. The inside of my ears hurt and itch and have a dry scab feel. My chin oozes all the time. I have red dry itchy spots all over my face and it itches all the time. This is the most miserable experience I have ever had using a product of any kind. I’m in a constant state of itching, burning, and sores. I will never use JFM again and something needs to be done to stop the sell of their products. I have no idea how long this will last. So far it has been going on for a month. I hope that the marks and sores are not permanent. For a product that is supposed to help you look younger, it has made me look years older.
Eddie
I used just for men hair and beard dye for years with out any itching burning or blisters until this year my face feels like it is on fire, hurts and itches like poison ivy with large red whelps and is starting to blister they have changed something in the makeup of their product . I haven’t ever had any allergic reaction to any foods, medicines, soaps, or beauty products but just for men is definitely a taboo for me never again !!!!
Brian
I used it for two years previously without so much as a single itch. But used it this week and my skin near my gottee is on fire, itiching out of Control along with a weeping blister. Something in the ingrediants has changed.
Peter
I tested a dab of Just for Men four weeks ago on my temples for exactly three minutes. I still have hives and scabs all over my body far from where it was used. They still itch bad and ooze puss. I’m not black.
Boris
I’ve used Just for Men beard dye for well over 10 years and haven’t had a problem with itching, redness, welts etc. until this year. Something has definitely changed and it’s not me. There is no doubt they changed the ingredients and perhaps formula (they say they haven’t but I don’t believe it). The ingredients have most likely been sourced out to lesser quality chemical companies and the making of these chemicals are not controlled as they used to be. It’s always get the cheapest crap you can get.
Patty
Oct 19, 2019–Walking through a Nice Park, a Person I know was sitting there, all quiet, Face Swollen, RED AND Weeping WITH Puss. I said, “Jerry, you okay? something’s Wrong? He sat there like a ZOMBE-I said, “How did your face get so Swollen, Red and Weeping Blisters? How long ago did you dye your Stache and Beard? He said 3 days ago–I said, “You shave First, It opened up the pores on your skin and you dumped that DYE on there, you have a chemical burn. Come on we’ll walk to the Hospital–They gave him Hydrocortisone Cream; Presdisone Pills; Acetaminophen–I put a heavy amount of Cream on his Short Beard and chin and Stache-within 30 minutes, he said, “it already feels better at the hospital. He couldn’t even talk it burnt so BAD!! He said, “I just wanted to look like the guy on the BOX-Hospital got a chuckle, but they said, “Don’t do it again”. Jerry is a Black Male as Well, I don’t know that has something to do with the “POOR REACTION”.
Curtis
My face burning ,itching and lips are swollen from using just for men . Oct 18 is when id use it. Now the next day im typing here. Im a trucker with deadlines to meet so i cant stop for medical treatment until im done. Took pictures may contact a lawyer on my own.
Mr
I like others used this product for years with no issue then suddenly blisters and angry rashes. Come on.
dean
I did not know what was causing my blisters weeping burning and itchy skin but thank I do now this must stop and I live in England uk
Dennis
Your product is garbage and your license to sell it should be pulled immediately. Used the beard dye like everyone else and never had an issue, then all of sudden have severe itching, blisters all over my chin and upper lip. I will never use another product made by just for men again. The name should be just for the trash can as that is where it belongs.
James
Yes I share a lot of the same reactions….But the PPD…is 21.2% HIGHER in black men… then in white men 4.2%…Did just for men know….most likely. “ACD. WHY do black men ….never mind fuck it.
John
Similar reactions…please list product serial numbers on box or share link to find them…thankyou!
Saurabh
I bought this Just for Men black one for the first time three weeks ago to dye my beard and mustache. I followed every instruction, waited for 5 minutes and washed with the shampoo. But only after 15-20 mins of washing, it started itching very badly with burning sensations. The burning sensations were so severe that even applying an ice pack or splashing cold water on face, it did not stop. It’s been what 3-4 weeks, it still itches like hell.
Robert
I used just for men black dye on my hair it burned and itched on and off the first day, the next day it iched and burned, I washed it again and it felt ok for an hour and then my head felt real heavy and there was a feel of pressure around my skull. I saw myself in a mirror and my head had swollen like E.T. went to e.r. got a prescription written up went home wound up back in the E.R. because my eyes were swollen shut throat was huge (looked like I got my face speed bagged by money Mayweather. Oozing sores all over my head right now been 8 days of trying to keep my head from touching anything when I go to sleep because this stuff is like syrup in your hair and its stains pillow cases or whatever it touches. Why do they get to put something on the market without having to display a warning that your life is going to be hell after using the product in big bold letters in all caps right above the name of the hair dye.
Ray
Like others, I used JFM for my beard and mustache for many years. Last week will be the last time I use it. The severe burns, weeping sores and swelling on my upper limit are painful and itchy at the same time. I’ve been reliant on powerful and sedating allergy meds to be able to sleep at night.
Joseph
I have been using JFM beard and mustache for at least 15 years with no problem at all. However, the last few months, I have noticed lots of itching and flaking under my chin. I thought maybe my beard was too thick and maybe the skin underneath was not getting enough air, so I trimmed the beard lower. Still after trimming the beard close, I was still getting itching and flaking. I finally shaved the whole thing off today and to my surprise, underneath there was definite skin discoloring and what seem to be blisters though not oozing. I took pictures with my cellphone. I cleaned it and applied topicals for healing. I have worn a full beard for years and now it’s gone. I pray this is not permanent. I like my full beard, but if it causes health issues like I have read here, I would rather be healthy with a grey beard or none at all.
LACHLAN
Does anybody know a way to heal my face after using this Sh*t they call JFM Beard Dye..?? Nedding desperate help!!
Michael
After decades of being clean-shaven, I decided to grow my first beard. A few weeks later, in May 2019, I used JFM Dark Brown to even out some grey spots. For a few days, I felt some tingling that I simply dismissed as being normal for wearing a new beard, my getting used to, etc.. In June, on my second application, I had the same result but the itching was more intense, lasting about five days. Then last week, I purchased a new refill of JFM, and literally within minutes of using it, a massive ear-to-ear redness outlined my beard followed by the most intense itching of my life with dozens of open sores and clear running fluid from all of the unstoppable scratching. I didn’t sleep that night, and by morning it actually worsened. I went to work and had to call it day after my second patient from the constant itching and chemical burn-pain that made it impossible to concentrate. Over the following ten days, I took various antihistamines, applying beard oil, allergy ointments, steroidal creams, clear water rinses, all of which did little good. I’ve taken pictures of my beard from every angle and the damage is obvious. Gathering from other stories on this board, there most likely has been a change to the composition of the dye. I hope that the product is not yet another example of stuff that is made overseas that are shipped back to North American consumers with toxic unknowns. Stay away from this dangerous product.
John
I’ve used this on my beard for the last 20 yrs and never had any problem. Last couple of time my skin itched like the devil. I noticed that the local drug store has it on sale for almost half price. It used to never go on sale. The color of the color tube went from dark black to a light brown. Still colors black… just itches like the devil. Something is different in it.
Winston
I have been using Just For Men beard Dye for about 7 years and within the last few months my the skin under my beard and mustache started to burn and change color; now I have a chemical burn on my face that won’t go away
Howard
I have been using just for man hair dye and mustard dye for years I have started to get sores in my head all my hair in the middle of my head started to come out my head was itching so bad that my wife got some medicated selsun blue shampoo but it really does not work just for a couple of hours she got neosporin and other ointment to put on sores on my head and some cream for the bumps on my face and my side buns I still have pimples on my face my hair just will not grow back I don’t know if someone else has had swelling bumps on their face I mean big ones I have spots on my face and they will not go away
clifford
I have the same sores and skin discoloration and they don’t want to heal its been years
Mary
I am an 82 yr old woman who wears a wig and uses the JFM beard & mustache stuff to color my sideburns. My son left it laying around the bathroom a couple of years ago and I decided, for convenience sake, to try it. It matched my wig perfectly! I loved it! I’ve been using it ever since. However, this last bottle is causing intense itching in my temples. Imagine trying to itch it while wearing a wig. I can feel what feels like little pimples on the scalp and am afraid it might be starting to spread down my face. Too early to tell. Ears are also getting very itchy. Even worse, after shampooing today I found a lot of hair in the sink when I combed it. I can’t afford to lose any hair. I have very fine thin hair and that’s why I wear a wig! Is there anything I can use for the itching? What about vinegar?
Greg
Used JFM recently. Broke out in hives, blisters and oozing, runny, itchy sores all over the area it was applied to. I will never use this product again. I used a topical prescription steroid in cream form from a doctor friend and applied it to the boils. It has really helped stop the itching which seemed to aggravate the boils. Hideous!!! The manufacturer should be sued.
Pete
Well at least I’m comforted in knowing I’m not alone. I first used the product a few months ago (March 2019) and had a mild reaction but it was the first time I used JFM ‘M-45 Dark Brown Black’ moustache and beard haircolour. After about a week I shaved my beard off because of constant itchiness. I’m an intermittent beard wearer and thought I was irritated by the beard. Well the beard returned in June 2019 and I used the same product again. After two days of insane discomfort and itching I shaved the damn thing off again. I am now left with a swollen neck and chin, small weeping blister patches around my upper lip, chin and redness/discolouration around the areas I used the product. The stuff is not fit for human consumption. Clearly the problem is widespread and JFM should immediately be taken off the shelf with a recall notice. I will NEVER use this product again. I’ll put up wth the grey hair in my next beard thanks…and that’s assuming it grows back and the JFM product hasn’t damaged my hair follicles! Why do I feel like we’ve all been treated like Lab rats and this is just a world-wide human experiment being conducted without our consent by the product owner Combe International Ltd (USA)! I’m assuming if you change a product’s formula (assuming that’s what has happened here) then you would first need to test it to ensure it isn’t damaging. But that would put a negative dent in world-wide sales revenue for the company I hasten to suggest. By the way I’m a consumer from Sydney Australia. In conclusion I would like to stress that my comments are limited to the ‘M-45 Dark Brown Black Moustache & Beard Just for Men’ product as that is the only product I have used to receive these damaging and painful results.
Shaun
I only started using JFM in January 2019 and it was absolutely fine. I used it maybe once a month on my mid length beard. I purchased light brown and was happy enough. However last month after application I felt an irritation and itchiness. This was very uncomfortable for about a week. Took some ** on advice from my pharmacist and it cleared up. Came to apply JFM just last week and by the following morning I was in a lot of pain. Weeping from beard and red around it. My lips felt numb and swollen and the itching is beyond description. I shaved my beard off. My skin is red, swollen, cracked and hard. It is now 6 days since application and I can only describe the pain, the itching and the sleepless nights as low grade agony. I have no doubts whatsoever that Just For Men light brown beard dye is totally responsible. This product is dangerous. I don’t know what you guys did but you need to address this promptly.
Victor
I’ve been using JFM for over 20 years. As I being using it, I started showing signs of, thining hair. Recently I’ve been noticing redness and itching in my neck, bumps filled with fluids. I don’t know what to do. I might be joining in a lawsuit.
James
I first used JFM June 2018, on my mustache, beard and goatee to cover gray and had no issues. I used it again January 2019 for a job interview and within hours I had developed painful burning-blisters that we’re weeping yellow puss and blood. It was excruciating and embarrassing to say the least to keep blotting the puss and blood during my interview. I decided to try JFM one more time, this morning, thinking I may have purchased a bad batch or it was something else and again the same within hours. Pain, blisters and oozing.
Jeffrey
This stuff is to unpredictable, I tried it on a small area as suggested, didn’t do anything until I applied it to the grey beard and mustache. S now i’m suffering,hoping it goes away with over the counter antibiotics and ointments. Has to be a better and safer product out there!!………..
Lee
My experiences have been like many I have read on this page… I have been using JFM for years. Lately, I have experienced burning long before 5 mins are up and afterward have had sores on my head that would not go away accompanied with itching.. I couldn’t figure out what was going on until I stumbled across one of these articles…
kevin
Second time using the beard color. applied it Wednesday and by Thursday morning my face was burning and i was noticing small blisters all around my face. went to work for a while but had to leave. I had yellow puss coming out all the blisters, my cheeks were completely swollen and i was having a hard time swallowing anything. went immediately home to shower and shave the beard off. Its day 2 and i am still dealing with the swelling and blisters.
Grant
I have been using Just for Men H-25 Light Brown hair dye now for over a year and a half. In 2018 I used to get light irritation after using it, mainly on my forehead if I was wearing a cap, but this was only light irratation and only lasted for a couple of hours. I bought some early in 2019 and 48 hours after applying it, I had burns on my ears, these broke out into blisters and weeping. When the weeping stopped I had flaky skin on my ears for weeks. I used it again in May 2019 and followed the instructions thoroughly (as I always do). After 48 hours my ears were really bad with blisters. I went to a chemist and they told me to go to a doctor if it wasn’t better by the next day. I bought some Savlon Antiseptic Cream and put it on my ears. It did start repairing my ears, but this had been such a worry for me. I will never use this stuff again. I researched hair dye on the Internet and studies have thought that hair dye can be linked to leukemia. I think that Just for Men products should not be used and I will never use it again.
Michael
I fearful to even try.
Roy
First use of the Just for Men Beard and Mustache everything seemed just fine. This last box that I bought has caused my face to itch tremendously and burn. I have completely quit using the product and will never use this product again. Don’t know what happened did the skin test before I ever started using it. No problems. This last time problems. Still trying to clear my face up. Don’t know if anything was changed but I am not using this ever again.
Douglas
Yes, have used this product for years, but the last few times when used on my hair, I noticed that my scalp gets very itchy, Even a week or two after I’ve used it. Or when I use it on my beard, I’ve noticed that in places, the hair is spotty. I thought it was my hair clipper that was cutting unevenly, but now I’m wondering if it’s this product. I want to throw what I have left of it in the garbage. And maybe let the barber put color in my hair from now on, and make sure it’s not just for men, and maybe find another product for my beard. Might be joining in with a lawsuit.
Christopher
I have been using jfm for ove 2 years. My face has blistered up , severe itching, swollen neck , and i have trouble breathing at night , and losse of hair on my beard
Gary
Does anyone know what the class action suit is seeking for compensation?
Mark
Have been using the product for years and then, just recently, I purchased a new package at Walmart. I started showing signs of redness, sever itching, bumps filled with fluid. The redness, blotchy, puss filled marks have not disappeared and I am itchy. They must have changed their formula. I want my skin to go back to normal.
Dwon
Hello Im a master barber who been using just for men on myself and my customers for years but this time after using just for men my face become swollen blisters in my beard breathing problems and broke out in hives all over my body and had to be hospitalize twice!
John
just for men air regrowth 5%Minoxidil topical Solution .i had a reaction after using the product burning of scalp headaches and tenderness .
Dave
Have been using the product for months and then, this past summer, I purchased a new package at Walmart. I started showing signs of redness, sever itching, bumps filled with fluid and was told I have burned my skin. That was in August and in November, the redness, blotchy, puss filled marks have not disappeared and I am itchy as all hell. I am so confused as nothing like this occurred prior to the summer. They must have changed their formula. This is crazy and I just want my skin to go back to normal.
Gerry
I’ve used the beard dye for the past twenty years with no problem but within the last few months I’ve been getting red itchy welts under my beard where I apply the dye. I would wipe what was left on the brush onto my head and that area has itchy bumps. I find it hard to believe nothing has changed in this product with so many others complaining. I’m not trying to sue I’m simply passing on information hoping something will be done so I can keep using this without the problems.
Rick
I used JFM JUNE 2018 HAD BLISTERS WEEPING ALL OVER MY HEAD. SHAVED MY HEAD TO TRY AND HEAL THEM,BUT THE BLISTERS KEEP COMING BACK. HERE IS SEPT. 2018 AND THEY JUST DONT SEEM TO GO AWAY. DRIVING ME CRAZY. WENT TO GOOGLE, LOOKED AT PICTURES NO SUPRISE TO ME AND NO DOUGHT WHAT CAUSED MY PROBLEM. I AM GOING TO FILE A LAWSUIT…
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