Israel Health Ministry Warns of Danger from Hair Straightener Dragonfly
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israel's Ministry of Health has warned against the hair straightening product Dragonfly after a teenager was hospitalized with kidney damage. The ministry has called for an immediate stop to its sale and use, citing a link between glycolic acid and kidney injury. Sales of such products have been banned since February 2026, and consumers are advised to use caution and seek medical help for any adverse symptoms.
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- Israel's Ministry of Health warned of danger from the hair straightening product Dragonfly.
- A teenage girl was hospitalized with kidney damage, suspected to be linked to the product.
- The ministry called for an immediate halt to the sale and use of Dragonfly.
- Products containing glycolic acid have been linked to acute kidney injury.
- The sale and use of such products have been banned in Israel since February 2026.
- Consumers are advised to use only licensed salons and check product approvals.
Israel's Ministry of Health has issued an urgent warning against the use and sale of the hair straightening product Dragonfly. The advisory follows the hospitalization of a teenage girl who suffered kidney damage, suspected to be linked to the product.
The ministry is calling for an immediate halt to the distribution and purchase of Dragonfly. An investigation revealed that the product's license had been revoked at the manufacturer's request. However, packaging still displays information suggesting approval by the Ministry of Health, potentially misleading consumers.
Over the past two months, the ministry has received several reports of hospitalizations after hair straightening procedures. Experts have established a causal link between products containing glycolic acid and acute kidney injury. Consequently, the sale and use of such products have been prohibited in Israel since February 2026.
The Ministry of Health recommends that hair straightening procedures only be performed in licensed salons, that consumers verify product approval in the official ministry registry, avoid products with glycolic acid, and not perform these treatments on individuals under 16.
Symptoms of potential complications include a sharp decrease in urine output, swelling, nausea, vomiting, and severe weakness. Medical attention should be sought immediately if any of these symptoms appear. The ministry emphasizes that even cosmetic procedures can pose serious health risks if inappropriate or banned substances are used.
