Harmful medical misinformation floods Philippines social media platforms | South China Morning Post

The Bar Bilat “virginity soap” is widely promoted by vloggers in the Philippines. However, it’s actually part of a misinformation crisis involving untested cosmetic products and treatments promised as a quick fix for chronic illnesses. Some Filipino doctors have tried to counter the misinformation by creating their …

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