Arabian Weather – In a fast-paced world full of conflicting information, social media trends stand out as one of the biggest sources of inspiration and fear. On TikTok, where young people meet to exchange the latest trends and innovative clips, trends that can be dangerous and unscientific have recently appeared, such as the claim that condoms The sun causes cancer or using coolant to straighten teeth and more . These trends are not just funny, but can lead to serious health consequences if implemented without knowledge.
In this article, we will examine these phenomena and their consequences, emphasizing the importance of verifying information and consulting with experts before adopting any of these alarming tips.
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Dangerous trends on Tik Tok
Recently, some social media stars have started promoting dangerous and misleading health ideas, such as the claim that sunscreen “it causes cancer” and encourages excessive sun exposure.
For example, Jerome Tan, who has around 400,000 followers, called on his followers to “get regular exposure to sunlight”, without any scientific evidence to back it up.
At a time when the United States is facing record temperatures, this misinformation worries experts as it undermines public health advice to prevent skin cancer. There is a significant increase in skin cancer cases, which makes these trends particularly dangerous.
Some social media celebrities are also promoting videos with millions of views, showing recipes for “homemade” sunscreen, such as mixing beef fat, avocado butter and beeswax. In one of the videos that went viral on TikTok, Jerome Tan made a baseless claim. Learn that eating natural foods can “allow the body to create its own sun protection.”
A survey conducted this year by the Orlando Health Cancer Institute found that about one in seven American adults under the age of 35 believed that daily use of sunscreen was more harmful than direct sun exposure, and about a quarter of participants believed that keeping hydration could prevent sunburn.
It is noted that the use of sunscreen products among Americans has declined, a decline consistent with a lack of confidence in public health advice in general, including vaccines and the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Some social media celebrities, often without educational qualifications, profit financially from these trends by promoting false beliefs about sun protection.
For example, someone posted on Instagram encouraging not to use sunscreen while also promoting skin care.
Some experts, such as dermatologist Daniel Bennett of the University of Wisconsin, have pointed out that “there is no such thing as tanning without risk,” recalling that the evidence that UV rays are the main cause of skin cancer is strong and clear, and the American Academy of Dermatology has confirmed that homemade preparations for prevention from the sun lack effective protection, exposing users to the risk of burns, premature aging and cancer.
Experts pointed out the danger of using a file to file teeth to make them even and warned against attempts to extract teeth at home to straighten them. They pointed out that teeth do not regenerate like nails and that filing at home can weaken them and cause permanent problems such as misaligned teeth and difficulty chewing food.
Home teeth whitening tricks have been trending on TikTok using the hashtag #teethwhitening, which are often ineffective and dangerous. These methods include the use of baking soda, which erodes the calcareous layers of the teeth, which increases tooth sensitivity and the risk of tooth decay and chemical burns.
The trend of filing teeth with a nail file is invading TikTok…and doctors are warning! #Scene_News #Scene pic.twitter.com/8ZhEbQXbdC
– Al Mashhad Al-Mashhad (@almashhadmedia) July 12, 2024
Practicing lip piercing at home is considered one of the most dangerous trends and Dr. Mehra sought help from experts in this field. The mouth is a breeding ground for bacteria, and performing a piercing in a non-sterile environment can lead to infection, bleeding, and nerve damage, in addition to the possibility of permanent scarring.
Statistics show that about 91% of adults have at least one dental filling, but some people try to do it themselves. TikTok videos promoting the use of fillings at home can be dangerous as they can introduce bacteria and remove cavities without special knowledge.
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Close the gaps with rubber bands
Gums are used in some ways to close the gaps between the teeth, but this can lead to major problems. These bands are not designed for medical purposes and can cause severe pain, loosen teeth and not treat underlying alignment issues.
The oil flosser, which claims to remove bacteria and produce odor-free saliva, is considered one of the worst fads and although it’s not too dangerous, it lacks scientific evidence to prove its effectiveness and can be replaced with apple cider vinegar diluted with water . check for bad breath.
While experts call for the need to consult experts instead of relying on these dangerous trends, which can lead to permanent health problems.
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