Teen Hospitalized in ICU After Dangerous Hair Straightening Treatment
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
A 14-year-old girl was hospitalized in intensive care with kidney damage after a hair straightening treatment, highlighting the dangers of such procedures. Israel has banned certain products and advises against treatments for those under 16.
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- Teen hospitalized with kidney damage after hair straightening.
- Health Ministry warns against treatments for those under 16.
- Certain hair straightening products containing glyoxylic acid are banned.
- Medical professionals urge caution and immediate medical attention if symptoms arise.
- Similar incidents have occurred previously, including a case last year.
A 14-year-old girl from the Western Galilee has been hospitalized in the pediatric intensive care unit at the Galilee Medical Center after suffering kidney damage and moderate deterioration following a hair straightening treatment. Dr. Yoav Hoffman, head of the unit, warned parents against such treatments due to their potential health consequences.
The Ministry of Health advises against hair straightening for individuals under 16. Following reports of kidney damage linked to these treatments, the sale, marketing, and use of hair straightening products containing glyoxylic acid have been banned in Israel. The ministry recommends verifying products in the cosmetics database and seeking treatment only at licensed salons.
Individuals experiencing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal or back pain, decreased urine output, or other health declines after a hair straightening procedure are urged to seek immediate medical attention and inform healthcare providers about the treatment received.
This incident follows a similar case approximately a year ago, where a 17-year-old girl from northern Israel was admitted to intensive care with severe kidney damage after undergoing a hair straightening treatment. While her condition eventually improved, medical recommendations suggested that her recovery might have involved dialysis.
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