Wearing a hair elastic on your wrist can even lead to death.

Use rubber bands hair it is very common. There are many types available on the market, from simple and elegant models to more elaborate and extravagant pieces. They can be used on many occasions, from formal events, such as weddings and graduations, to everyday life.

When it is used in everyday life, many people tend to wear the hair clip on their wrist. However, did you know that wearing a hair band on your wrist can be extremely dangerous for your health?

According to a 2015 story that went viral, Audree Kopp had a red lump. on the wrist that got bigger and bigger, until she decided to go to the doctor thinking it was a bite of spider. At the time the doctor prescribed antibiotics. However, the lump continued to grow a lot, until she reached the point of stopping in an emergency. Arriving there, the doctor said that it was necessary to perform surgery on the reddened place.

According to Dr. Amit Gupta of Norton Healthcare, the physician who performed the surgery, the abscess was caused by a bacterial infection created by the glitter-covered hair elastics Kopp used to use. The gummies trapped bacteria that were able to enter through the pores in the arm.

Kopp wrote on Facebook: "It was the glittery elastic that caused this problem. She rubbed it on a small scratch on my wrist and the bacteria from the rubber band got in, causing a life-threatening bacterial infection.”

Thus, to reduce these risks, it is recommended to avoid prolonged use of hair elastics on the wrist and, when necessary, only use them for short periods of time. It is also important to choose hair elastics that do not contain nickel or other metals that can cause allergic reactions.

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