26-year-old mainland Chinese popular actress Zhao Lusi was photographed last year being wheeled into a hospital on a wheelchair, sparking concerns among fans. It was reported that she collapsed due to overwork from filming, was bullied by her former boss, and suffered from aphasia, depression, and other health issues. Recently, she appeared in a live streaming session promoting products, with a large patch of white powder visible on her arm, once again drawing attention to her health condition.
During the live streaming session, Zhao Lusi appeared in an off-shoulder dress, revealing her snow-white delicate arms. However, upon closer inspection, it was observed that her arms had a large patch of white powder, with some parts of the skin turning red. She was seen scratching occasionally, leaving fans puzzled.
Afterwards, some fans commented that the white powder was medication used to treat urticaria, a condition causing mild itching. Concerns arose as Zhao Lusi, who is known to have a sensitive constitution, faced another health issue. Speculations emerged that she might be experiencing food allergies and a weakening immune system.
In recent years, Zhao Lusi gained fame for her roles in dramas such as “Starlight,” “Secretly Buried,” and “Pearl Curtain Jade Screen.” At the end of last year, she fell ill while filming a new drama “Lover” and had to be urgently hospitalized. In footage from that time, she was seen with her head weakly leaning on her shoulder, body curled up, pale complexion, and a tube inserted in her nose, shocking many. Her conditions of aphasia and depression were also exposed.
After a month of rest, Zhao Lusi participated in a reality show “Tiny Courage” on Hunan TV’s Mango TV in April without any payment. Sharp-eyed netizens noticed during her conversation with the show’s crew, she suddenly exhibited confused speech and moments of absent-mindedness, taking about 3 seconds to regain consciousness, suggesting a “brain fog” incident. This incident quickly became a hot topic on Weibo, with netizens urging Zhao Lusi to take care of her health and not rush back to work.
Upon her recent return to the entertainment industry, Zhao Lusi has been more vocal. In an interview with a cosmetics brand, she openly expressed how difficult it is for others to imitate her makeup since they keep saying she has had plastic surgery and constantly changes her appearance.
Zhao Lusi also mentioned that before falling ill, she used to have 4 to 5-hour-long conversations with fans. Despite fans advising her to stop applying makeup herself, she insisted on it, believing that makeup is a form of self-expression. However, with the suspected urticaria relapse, fans are once again worried about her health condition.