Israel Health Ministry Warns Against Dragonfly Hair Straightener After Teen Hospitalized
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel's Ministry of Health has warned against using the Dragonfly hair straightening product after a teenage girl was hospitalized with kidney damage. The ministry called for an immediate stop to its sale and use, noting the product's license was revoked. Experts linked kidney damage to glyoxylic acid found in such products, which will be banned from February 2026. Consumers are advised to use licensed salons and check product registries.
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- Israel's Ministry of Health warns against Dragonfly hair straightener after teen's kidney damage hospitalization.
- The product's license was revoked, but its packaging falsely claims Ministry of Health approval.
- Experts link kidney damage to glyoxylic acid in hair straightening products.
- Sale and use of glyoxylic acid products will be banned in Israel starting February 2026.
- The ministry recommends licensed salons and checking product registries for safety.
- Hair straightening is not advised for individuals under 16 years old.
Israel's Ministry of Health has issued a warning regarding the Dragonfly hair straightening product following the hospitalization of a teenage girl who suffered kidney damage. The girl was admitted to the hospital after undergoing a hair straightening procedure at a home beauty salon. The ministry is urging an immediate halt to the use and sale of this product. An investigation revealed that Dragonfly's license was revoked at the manufacturer's request, despite the packaging still claiming it is approved by the Ministry of Health. In the past two months, several reports have surfaced concerning hospitalizations after hair straightening treatments. Experts have identified a causal link between acute kidney damage and the use of products containing glyoxylic acid. Effective February 2026, the sale and use of such products will be prohibited in Israel. The Ministry of Health advises that hair straightening procedures should only be performed in licensed salons, and consumers should verify product approvals in the official cosmetic product registry. The procedure is not recommended for individuals under 16 years old. Anyone experiencing symptoms such as a sharp decrease in urine output, swelling, nausea, vomiting, or severe weakness after a hair straightening treatment should seek immediate medical attention.
