Husband Divorces Wife Over Hair Loss from Illness, Refuses Treatment Costs

• A woman in central China, Li, was divorced by her husband after developing severe hair loss due to vitiligo.
• Li, 36, from Shangqiu, Henan province, stated her husband began treating her with disdain two years ago after she fell ill.
• She alleged her husband refused to accompany her to the hospital, inquire about her condition, or pay for her medical treatment.
• Li claimed her husband stopped taking her to social events, saying she would make him 'lose face' due to her appearance.
• After 16 years of marriage, Li accepted the divorce proposal, gaining custody of their child; the husband has not responded publicly.

Why It Matters: Husband divorces ill wife over hair loss and appearance, sparking outrage and sympathy on social media.