The Brief
- Doctors say teens are burning their hands — and sometimes their faces — trying a viral TikTok challenge using hand sanitizer or rubbing alcohol and a flame.
- One south suburban mother says her 13-year-old daughter suffered severe burns after flames exploded into her face, nearly costing her life.
- Chicago-area doctors and fire officials urge parents to talk with kids about viral trends, warning these stunts can cause permanent injuries or even be deadly.
CHICAGO – Kids are winding up in the hospital with burns all over their hands.
Why? They’re lighting themselves on fire for TikTok. Doctors are warning that the consequences can be permanent or even deadly.
What we know:…