Overview

• Soraya Young, 25, wore a Shein top on vacation in Marmaris, Turkey, and developed a patterned burn that blistered and caused intense pain along her back.
• Doctors treating Young have described the injury as either a chemical burn or a severe allergic reaction and prescribed antibiotics and topical creams amid concerns over permanent scarring.
• Shein says it has received no previous complaints of this kind, removed the specific three-pack top from sale and engaged international testing laboratories to investigate.
• Dermatologists caution that ultra-low-cost synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon and acrylic can retain moisture, trap sweat and carry chemical residues or unstable dyes that heighten skin-injury risks.
• Consumer experts recommend washing new garments before wearing and opting for natural fibers for sensitive or children’s skin to reduce potential chemical or allergic reactions.