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Woman Hospitalized in ICU with Kidney Failure After Home Hair Straightening; Health Ministry Issues Warning

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 22 minutes ago

What happened

A woman in Hadera was hospitalized in intensive care with severe kidney failure after using the LEGEND hair straightening product at a home salon. The Health Ministry warns against the product's use and is investigating the case.

01A woman in Hadera was hospitalized with severe kidney failure after home hair straightening.
02The Health Ministry warns against using the LEGEND hair straightening product immediately.
03Police have been notified to investigate the incident's circumstances.
04Initial factory checks suggest the product used may not be the original LEGEND formula.
05The Ministry recommends hair treatments only in licensed salons with approved products.
06Seek urgent medical care if symptoms like low urine or swelling appear after hair straightening.

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