Overview

• A 20-year-old named Hua in Henan was diagnosed with kidney inflammation after frequently changing her hair color to follow a favorite celebrity, according to Zhengzhou People’s Hospital.
• Treating physician Tao Chenyang said she dyed her hair about once a month and attributed her condition to cumulative exposure leading to toxin buildup.
• Dr. Tao warned that some hair dyes may contain substances such as lead and mercury that can harm organs and raise cancer risk.
• The celebrity was not identified, and online discussion in China centered on K-pop-inspired color shifts and the pressures of idol branding.
• Current coverage reflects a single reported case with no independent epidemiological confirmation or regulatory response reported so far.