Hair-straightening products linked to acute kidney failure risk: Research
In the pursuit of beauty, there can be unexpected risks. Recent research has uncovered a concerning connection between hair-straightening products and kidney health. French researchers have unveiled a disturbing link between these popular cosmetic items and acute kidney failure, shedding light on a potentially overlooked health hazard. Their findings, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, reveal a troubling association between glyoxylic acid—a common ingredient in these products—and the formation of calcium oxalate crystals within the kidneys.
Lead researcher Dr. Emmanuel Letavernier of Tenon Hospital in Paris, France, expressed alarm at the rapid onset of severe kidney failure observed in animal models within a mere 24 hours of exposure to the suspect straightening cream. These findings have prompted urgent calls to action, with researchers urging the removal of products containing glyoxylic acid from the market and notifying relevant regulatory agencies.
Reference: Kidney Injury and Hair-Straightening Products Containing Glyoxylic Acid,The New England Journal of Medicine, DOI: 10.1056/NEJMc2400528
