The TikTok aerosol challenge is a dangerous trend circulating on the platform. It involves taking highly flammable aerosol spray paint and spraying it into a lighter, creating a fireball. This challenge has resulted in severe burns for some participants, such as a teenager who suffered burns on 75% of his body after attempting the challenge. TikTok has not commented specifically on the aerosol challenge but has issued general guidance regarding following trends on their website, advising users to recognize harmful challenges to protect their health and well-being
. The challenge is also known as the "chroming" challenge, and it has raised concerns about the need for stricter social media regulation due to its potential dangers
