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Looksmaxxing trend poses risks among young people on social media

The "looksmaxxing" trend – extreme optimization of physical appearance – is spreading on social media and raising concerns particularly among young boys seeking aesthetic perfection.

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This practice, amplified by platform algorithms and unrealistic beauty standards, can lead to obsessive behaviors and harm adolescents' mental health.

Health experts are raising growing concerns about risks of depression, anxiety, and body image disorders among young followers of this trend.

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