You’re casually scrolling Facebook when suddenly — BAM!
You see a gloved hand peeling back someone’s skin and pulling out dozens of what looks like worms, larvae, or some alien infestation. It’s gross. It’s mesmerizing. You can’t look away.
But the real question is…

Is this some horrifying medical condition… or is the internet fooling us again?

Let’s dive deep (no pun intended) into the viral video everyone’s talking about — and the surprising truth that lies beneath the “skin.”

🧠 What Are You ActuallySeeing?

At first glance, it looks like a surgical procedure gone terribly wrong. There’s an open wound. A cluster of little round creatures embedded inside. Surgical tools pulling them out one by one. It feels real. But here’s the kicker:

🛑 It’s all fake. 100%. Movie-level special effects.

What you’re seeing is the work of a professional SFX (Special Effects) makeup artist. The “wound” is a prosthetic appliance — made of silicone, latex, or gelatin — skillfully blended with the skin to look horrifyingly real. The “larvae”? Just dried peppercorns or tiny silicone beads, placed for dramatic effect.

🎥 How Do They Make It Look So Real?

Special effects artists use these tools:

• Silicone Wounds: Molded to look like torn, infected skin.
• Liquid Latex: For texture and skin layering.
• Fake Blood & Tissue Gel: To create moist, fresh-looking wounds.
• Beads/Peppercorns: To simulate maggots, parasites, or cysts.
• Coloring: Alcohol-based paints mimic real skin tones, bruising, and decay.

The artist applies this to a real body part — like a knee or shoulder — and films the removal process. The way it’s lit and shot? That’s what sells the illusion.

😱 Why Does This Go Viral So Fast?

Because it triggers a deep human response. This kind of content activates something called:

🧠 The Disgust/Fascination Effect

• We’re biologically wired to respond to things that might signal danger (disease, infection, injury).
• At the same time, our curiosity kicks in. “What if this happens to me?”
• That contrast between “I want to look away”and “I can’t stop watching” creates viral gold.

📲 How It Tricks Even Smart Viewers

Even doctors have to pause and look closely at first glance. Why?

1. High-quality video makes it look like a real surgical environment.
2. Sterile gloves and metal tools add to the illusion.
3. No obvious cuts or edits — it’s shot in one smooth take.
4. Human reaction (even if staged) adds credibility.

But again, no pain, no blood vessels, no immune response = not real.

🎬 The Real Purpose: Entertainment and Engagement

Makeup artists and content creators use these illusions not to scare you (okay, maybe a little 😈), but to:

• Grab attention within 1 second
• Get shares, clicks, and likes
• Drive traffic to their pages, stores, or websites (like this one!)
• Showcase their incredible skill in realism makeup

🤯 Wait, So No One Got Hurt?

Correct. No infections. No parasites. No emergency surgeries.
Just brilliant makeup, a little peppercorn magic, and expert camera work.

It’s like horror movies: the blood is fake, but the reaction is real.

🔍 What Can You Learn From This?

Besides not falling for internet illusions again 😅, here’s the takeaway:

• Always question viral content. Is it too dramatic to be real?
• Don’t blindly trust what you see — even if it looksmedical.
• Understand that shock sells — and marketers know it.
• Appreciate the art of illusion. This is modern-day makeup mastery.

💡 Final Thought: “Entertainment or Exploitation?”

These videos can be disturbing — especially for people with trypophobia (fear of small holes/clusters). But at the same time, they show how powerful media can be when combined with creativity.

Whether you’re disgusted or impressed — you watched it. You felt something. And that’s exactly what the creator wanted.

🔗 Want to See More Shocking Truths?

Swipe up from our Facebook story or click the link below to uncover:

• More viral myths exposed
• Behind-the-scenes of viral illusions
• Real vs Fake challenges (can you tell the difference?)

Because sometimes… the scariest things aren’t real at all.