ONE TikTok creator has been receiving online hate after critics called her medical uniform “inappropriate.”
However, the young star is fighting back against the haters by defending her body and her profession.
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Who is TikTok nurse Erika Diaz?
Erika Diaz, 22, is a popular TikTok creator and nurse.
She often posts videos on the social media platform to 100,000 followers.
Outside of her occupation and social media presence, details of her personal life remain unclear.
Why is Erika Diaz trending?
Diaz started making headlines in July 2022 after one of her videos went viral.
In the clip, which has amassed over 12 million views, Diaz is seen showing off her body in a pair of form-fitting scrubs and then comparing it to how the company advertises its products.
She was quickly attacked by users who said the scrubs were “inappropriate” and that she should “buy a bigger size.”
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Despite the hate, some users quickly rushed to her defense.
One user said: “I ain’t remember the last time I cared what a NURSE looks like when they’re helping me … regardless if you’re a patient or an employee.”
Another said: “She can’t help it that she’s snatched, let a fine woman live.”
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What did Erika Diaz say about the online comments?
Shortly after the video went viral, Diaz took to the comments section to defend herself from the app’s cancel culture.
“Some people just have an issue with my body not my scrubs and it shows,” she captioned the viral video, via the New York Post.
In a follow-up comment, she said: “Just for clarification I am 5’2” and 107 lbs I’m short and little, y’all can say my body is fake all y’all want it’s not.”
She continued: “I literally work 2 jobs, volunteer and I am still studying I’m devoting my life to the improvement of others and anyone’s opinions are irrelevant.”
