SHOCKING: Woman’s hand ‘melts’ after hairdryer overheats; gets it amputated later

New Delhi: A woman lost her arm in a tragic incident after it melted off following a hairdryer accident. Mary Wilson passed out on her bedroom floor as she was drying her hair.

But 20 minutes later, she woke up to see one of her hands mangled. The US lady also had to immediately get it amputated as the accident caused severe nerve damage in her wrist and hand. Mary had been drying her hair before claiming that the device gave her an electric shock that caused her to pass out.

After passing out, the groomer spent 20 minutes with the dryer placed directly over her hand. The dryer did not have an automatic off system in place and because of that, the temperature continued to be high throughout. After the surgery to amputate her hand, she spent the next months wrapped up in bandages.

How does using a hair dryer affect health?

When using a hair dryer, several side effects can take a toll on hair. These include:

Dry scalp
Dandruff
Hair breakage, split ends
Loss of hair elasticity
Faded hair colour
Hair thinning
How to safely use a hair dryer?

Apart from being sure of not using a hair dryer too much, it is important to try the following to reduce the risk of health problems in the long run:

Use heat protectants
Do not use the device too often
Do not set the high heat setting
Pre-dry your hair with a towel
In this case, the hair dryer accident occurred due to an electric shock. Therefore, it is advised to take the basic precautions when it comes to using electric products. Be sure to wear rubber slippers and never touch electric devices with wet hands.