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Israeli Health Ministry Warns of Kidney Failure Risk from Hair Straightening Product
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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
What happened
A woman in Hadera was hospitalized with kidney failure after using a hair straightening product suspected to be counterfeit. The Israeli Health Ministry has warned against the product LEGEND, filed a police complaint, and urged the public to avoid unauthorized hair straightening treatments due to serious health risks including kidney damage.
- 01A woman was hospitalized in intensive care with kidney failure after hair straightening in Hadera.
- 02The Health Ministry suspects the LEGEND product used was counterfeit and halted its sale.
- 03Kidney damage linked to hair straightening chemicals is more common in Israel than elsewhere.
- 04Harmful substances like glycolate and glyoxylate can be absorbed into the bloodstream during treatment.
- 05Immediate medical care is advised if symptoms like reduced urination or swelling appear post-treatment.
- 06Adding harmful chemicals like formaldehyde to products after manufacture is illegal and dangerous.
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