VIRAL: Woman's eczema gets treated as a fungal infection thanks to TikTok
Updated | By Stacey & J Sbu
Who would've thought that eczema could be diagnosed on TikTok?!
It's so beautiful to see the doctors of TikTok unite and help people diagnose their skin conditions.
However, it was one kind stranger who pointed out this shocking discovery...
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Rosie Breen, 25, was surprised when she came across a comment from a follower on TikTok telling her to go the doctor and get a mark on her back looked at.
Rosie has suffered with eczema throughout her childhood. She thought it had just been a flare up of her skin condition and hadn’t paid any attention to it.
@rosiebreenx Replying to @yoganrany ♬ original sound - R O S I E 🦋
SWNS reports that "A trip to the doctor confirmed she had Tinea Versicolor - a common fungal infection of the skin - which can be easily treated with an over-the-counter antifungal lotion, cream or shampoo."
Rosie then mentioned: “I’m so thankful a stranger on TikTok spotted the mark on my back and told me to get it checked out."
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Rosie is still amazed by this follower's assistance and now uses her platform to spread love and positivity.
Her latest videos include body positivity through her weight loss journey, as well as the upkeep on her skin.
See some videos below:
@rosiebreenx I’m calling it the “Love Mirror” challenge🤍✨ #lovewithrosie #selfloveclub #bodyacceptance #bodypositivity ♬ original sound - 😳
@rosiebreenx Just out here focusing on my own damn self & lovinggggg it💚🤌🏽 #bodypositive #bodypositivity ♬ original sound - R O S I E 🦋
@rosiebreenx ⚠️CALORIES⚠️ 1,700 cals & 170g protein #wieiad #fdoe #fulldayofeating #highproteindiet #highproteinrecipes ♬ original sound - R O S I E 🦋
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