Deadly and dangerous viral web crazes – from face peeling off to two-year frostbite

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home. READ MORE Mum suing TikTok claims algorithm targeted daughter with fatal blackout challenge The "born fighter", as described by his mother Hollie Dance, is believed to have taken part in an online challenge in April.

It remains unclear what app the trend was seen on. Medics told his family they believe his brain damage could be so severe that he might be brain stem dead.His parents have pleaded for a review of the evidence after being warned that his life support could be put to an end.Sadly, this is one of many tragedies that have been instigated by online challenges, with others being left with severe burns or needing plastic surgery.Indonesia saw a terrifying month in June, after two teens were reportedly pronounced dead after taking part in the "Angel of Death" challenge, which involves jumping in front of traffic.A day before the deaths, a 14-year-old shattered his teeth and fractured his skull while doing the challenge, reports Dexerto.Below we have highlighted some of the most horrific cases involving young people.Nick Howell, 12, burned 35 per cent of his body after participating in a TikTok "fire challenge" and has warned other kids "not to be a follower."The young boy was watching different videos including a teen who doused objects with accelerant and set them alight.He spotted a lighter and decided to try it."I poured a little bit of rubbing alcohol on the [concrete] floor, lit it and put it out," he recalled. "But I guess the bottle had caught on fire, and it exploded.

I started burning."He was airlifted to hospital where he faced constant visits for six months and endured a total of 50 surgeries.