Hair Straightening Cream Linked to Kidney Injury, Experts Warn
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Hair Straightening Cream Linked to Kidney Injury, Experts Warn

Popular hair straightening treatments may come with a hidden health risk, according to a new report. Researchers documented the case of a young woman who experienced repeated episodes of acute kidney injury following straightening procedures. The culprit? Hair products containing glyoxylic acid, a chemical introduced as a safer alternative to formaldehyde. The report, published in…