According to physicians, the hair-straightening product contained glyoxylic acid, which probably caused her scalp to burn and ulcerate.
In a recent research published in The New England Journal of Medicine, doctors described a young woman's kidney damage as a result of salon hair straightening sessions.
Her true identity remains unknown.
According to reports, the 26-year-old woman had hair straightening sessions in June 2020, April 2021, and July 2022.
Despite having no past health difficulties, she experienced severe symptoms following each session, including vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, and back discomfort. She also claimed a burning feeling on her scalp during the treatments, as well as developing head ulcers.
Despite having no past health difficulties, she experienced severe symptoms after each session, including vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and back discomfort. She also complained of a burning feeling on her scalp during the treatments and developed head ulcers.
Following further examination, the woman revealed that the hair straightening lotion she used contained glyoxylic acid. The experts found that this chemical most likely caused her scalp to burn and ulcerate, followed by absorption via the skin, which caused kidney damage.