Viral Video: A simple salon day turned into a medical emergency for a 28-year-old woman. She went in for eyebrow threading, something thousands do every day, but walked out with more than just shaped brows.
What followed was fatigue, yellowing eyes, and a diagnosis no one saw coming. This viral video has now sparked panic and raised serious questions about the hidden dangers lurking behind beauty parlour chairs.
Doctor Warns of Infection Risk from Unhygienic Threading Tools
In a viral video going viral on social media, MBBS Dr Aditij Dhamija can be seen warning about liver failure risk. He says routine visits to neighbourhood parlours for eyebrow threading can expose clients to hepatitis concerns. The Indian Express published an article on Friday, Aug 08, 2025, reporting his warning in detail. He states, “Eyebrows banwane gayi thi lekin liver fail karwake aagayi. 28 saal ki mahila.”
She went to get her eyebrows threaded and returned with liver failure. She arrived at the hospital with fatigue, nausea and yellow eyes developing rapidly. Doctors ran tests revealing her liver was giving up without alcohol or medicines, causing damage. According to Dr Dhamija, reused threading material created micro-cuts through which Hepatitis B or C viruses entered her bloodstream.
While it is unclear whether he treated the patient, his claim raises serious liver health concerns. We reached out to internal medicine expert Dr Amit Saraf at Jupiter Hospital Thane for clarity. He emphasised hygiene to reduce viral transmission risk during simple parlour beauty treatments.
Hepatitis: A Liver Infection That Can Turn Life-Threatening
Hepatitis B and C pose serious liver infection risks when transmitted through contaminated blood. Both viruses spread via infected needles or non-sterile beauty tools, causing micro-cuts. Hepatitis B often leads to acute illness with fever, fatigue and jaundice within weeks. Hepatitis C tends to become chronic, silently damaging the liver over decades.
Untreated chronic hepatitis can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure or cancer later in life. Timely screening and antiviral treatment remain essential to prevent life-threatening complications in infection cases. A vaccine exists for hepatitis B, offering long-term protection when administered correctly. However, no vaccine exists for hepatitis C, stressing the importance of strict hygiene.
Important Note: Always Ensure Sterile Equipment at Salons
Always ensure threading uses a new disposable thread and fresh gloves in every session. Salons must sterilise tools and work surfaces before and after each treatment to maintain hygiene standards. Clients should verify that therapists wash their hands thoroughly and change gloves between appointments every time.
Avoid threading if any cuts or active infections appear on facial skin before treatment begins. Book sessions at reputable parlours that follow local health guidelines strictly. Monitor salon hygiene by checking cleanliness, asking staff about tool sterilisation protocols before your appointment.
Viral Video Sparks Concern Over Common Beauty Practice
Viral video reactions poured in as viewers expressed shock across social media platforms. Many netizens urged salons to improve hygiene standards and protect public health. Some users shared personal threading experiences that caused minor infections in their parlours.
Others demanded that health authorities inspect beauty parlours and enforce strict safety regulations immediately. Influencers highlighted the need for clear threading protocols to restore client trust in routine beauty services. Beauty experts now use the viral video to educate followers on necessary disinfection and tool handling measures.
Experts advise strict hygiene in every threading session to prevent hepatitis transmission after viewing this viral video. Remember to prioritise your health over beauty trends following this viral video.
Note: This Article has been based on the information provided in this viral video/post. DNP India doesn’t endorse, subscribe to, or verify the claims.
