TikTok Bans #SkinnyTok, But Harmful Diet Content Persists Through Workarounds

ikTok has officially banned the #SkinnyTok hashtag, citing concerns over its promotion of harmful diet content and disordered eating behaviors. The move follows pressure from European regulators, who warned that the trend was glorifying extreme weight loss. Despite the ban, creators are finding workarounds, using misspelled hashtags and coded language to continue sharing dangerous weight-loss content. Experts argue that removing a hashtag alone may not be enough, as TikTok’s algorithm still pushes similar content. The ban is a step forward, but loopholes remain, raising concerns about long-term content moderation.