Teenager Critical After Hair Straightening Treatment in Northern Israel
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
A 14-year-old girl from Israel's Western Galilee is in intensive care with kidney problems following a hair straightening treatment. Doctors are warning of the dangers, and the Ministry of Health advises against the procedure for those under 16.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- A 14-year-old girl is in intensive care after a hair straightening treatment.
- She developed kidney dysfunction following the procedure.
- Doctors are warning of health risks associated with hair straightening.
- The Ministry of Health advises against the treatment for those under 16.
A 14-year-old girl from the Western Galilee region is in the pediatric intensive care unit at the Galilee Medical Center after undergoing a hair straightening treatment. She developed kidney dysfunction, and her condition is described as moderate.
Dr. Yoav Hoffman, director of the pediatric intensive care unit, warned of the health risks associated with hair straightening procedures and urged parents to avoid them. He emphasized that the treatment can lead to serious complications.
According to recommendations from the Ministry of Health, as reported by the medical center, hair straightening treatments should not be performed on individuals under the age of 16. For those over 16, it is crucial to ensure that the products used have Ministry of Health approval.
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