Teen Hospitalized After Hair Straightening Treatment, Second Case in a Week
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
A 14-year-old girl from northern Israel was hospitalized in moderate condition with kidney problems after a hair straightening treatment, marking the second such incident in a week. Medical professionals are warning of the dangers and advising against the procedure for minors.
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- Teenager hospitalized with kidney issues after hair straightening.
- Second case reported in under a week.
- Doctors warn of severe risks, advise against treatments for minors.
- Ministry of Health guidelines restrict treatments for those under 16.
- Importance of using approved products emphasized.
A 14-year-old girl from the Western Galilee was hospitalized in serious condition with impaired kidney function following a hair straightening treatment. She is currently in intensive care at the Galilee Medical Center, where her condition is described as moderate. This is the second such case reported in less than a week.
Dr. Yoav Hoffman, head of the pediatric intensive care unit, warned of the severe dangers associated with hair straightening treatments, urging parents to avoid them entirely. "We are once again seeing the serious consequences these treatments can have. Our unequivocal medical recommendation is to forgo the process completely and protect health, as it involves a completely unnecessary risk," he stated.
In light of the incident, the medical center reiterated Ministry of Health recommendations, emphasizing that hair straightening should not be performed on individuals under 16. If the treatment is carried out, it is mandatory to ensure that the products used are approved by the Ministry of Health.
Last Wednesday, a 16-year-old girl from Tel Aviv was hospitalized with kidney failure after undergoing a hair straightening procedure at a home salon. She was admitted to Wolfson Medical Center suffering from general weakness, abdominal pain, and nausea, with her condition initially assessed as mild.
Dr. Meital Keidar, director of pediatric nephrology at Wolfson Medical Center, stressed the importance of having such treatments done only in regulated and approved establishments. She added that many products previously licensed by the Ministry of Health are no longer approved but may still be available. Consumers are advised to check the Ministry of Health website for approved products.
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