This collection delves into the entwined world of social media and skincare. Explore the multifaceted impact of digital platforms on dermatological practices, from influencer skincare trends to patient education, offering fresh insights into this rapidly evolving intersection.
Social and Technology
Assessing the Landscape of AI-Powered Patient Documentation in Dermatology
January 2025 | Volume 24 | Issue 1 | Journal Article | 64 | Copyright © January 2025
Background: The prevalence of burnout among United States (US) dermatologists has surged, reaching 49% in 2023, with a growing volume of bureaucratic tasks (eg, charting, paperwo...
Read MoreSocial Media's Impact on Hair Loss Information Dissemination: A Systematic Review
March 2025 | Volume 24 | Issue 3 | Journal Article | 79901 | Copyright © March 2025
Objective: This systematic study examines the quality of hair loss information disseminated on social media platforms, as well as its potential effects on users' decision-making, emot...
Read MoreSocial Media and the Dermatologist
December 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 12 | Features | 1125 | Copyright © December 2024
Treatment of Acne Vulgaris-Associated Post-Inflammatory Dyschromia With Combination of Non-Ablative Laser Therapy and Topical Antioxidants
September 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 769 | Copyright © September 2024
Acne can cause disfiguring sequelae, such as scarring, post-inflammatory erythema (PIE), and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). These post-inflammatory dyschromias pose a significant psyc...
Read MoreAlgorithmic Beauty: The New Beauty Standard
September 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 742 | Copyright © September 2024
Background: Algorithms on various social media platforms feed users what it considers "beautiful", impacting the aesthetic desires of patients as well as beauty ideals.Assessing the Skincare Needs of Asians on Reddit Dermatology Social Media Communities: An Observational Study
September 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 9 | Editorials | e177 | Copyright © September 2024
Physician Opinions on Artificial Intelligence Chatbots In Dermatology: A National Online Cross-Sectional Survey of Dermatologists
November 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 972 | Copyright © November 2024
Background: Artificial intelligence chatbots (AIC) have sharply risen in popularity. Dermatology, heavily involving visual, clinical, and pathological pattern-recognition techniq...
Read MoreTikTok and Dermatology: Questioning the Data
August 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 8 | Features | e167 | Copyright © August 2024
Representation of Skin of Color in Social Media Discussions on Melasma, Keloids, and Vitiligo
July 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 510 | Copyright © July 2024
Background: The prevalence of social media as a source of medical information has grown substantially in recent years, especially for skin conditions disproportionately affecting...
Read MoreDermTok: Who's Talking Sun? A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Sun Protection Content on TikTok
July 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 7 | Features | 571 | Copyright © July 2024
Despite the widespread interest in dermatology on TikTok, studies have shown most related videos are not produced by board-certified dermatologists (BCDs) or other health professionals. To see if this...
Read MoreBlue Light Effects on the Skin: A Post-2015 Update
June 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 472 | Copyright © June 2024
The debate surrounding the benefits versus harms of blue light have become a topic of interest recently due to increased exposure. Blue light therapy has been utilized with some success in a vari...
Read MoreUtility of Artificial Intelligence in Patient Education: An Appraisal of Mohs Surgery Information Generated by ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGPT-4
May 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 5 | Editorials | e139 | Copyright © May 2024
Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Hidradenitis Suppurativa Discussed on TikTok: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
March 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 3 | Editorials | e93 | Copyright © March 2024
Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a painful, chronic inflammatory skin disease that negatively affects patient quality of life, and conventional treatments are variabl...
Read MoreTeledermatology Platforms Usage and Barriers: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of United States-Based Dermatologists Pre- and Post-COVID-19
February 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 2 | Editorials | e64 | Copyright © February 2024
Background: During the global COVID-19 pandemic, dermatologists increasingly adopted teledermatology to facilitate patient care.Objective: To identi...
Read MoreTips, Trends, and Truths: A Study of Psoriasis Treatment Content on TikTok
February 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 2 | Editorials | e67 | Copyright © February 2024
Introduction: With more than two billion downloads since its launch, TikTok is the fastest-growing video-sharing platform in the world. Many people turn to TikTok for dermat...
Read MoreAnalysis of Online Communities' Needs Among Psoriasis Patients on Social Media
December 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 12 | Editorials | e40 | Copyright © December 2023
A Prospective, Multicenter, Study of Laser-Activated Gold Microparticles for Treating Patients Using Concomitant Topical Retinoids for Mild-to-Moderate Inflammatory Acne
November 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1094 | Copyright © November 2023
Gold microparticles are indicated as an accessory to 1064 nm lasers to facilitate photo-thermal heating of sebaceous glands for treating mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris (Sebacia Micro...
Read MoreCO2 Laser Matricectomy for the Treatment of Pincer Nail Deformity: A Retrospective Cohort Study
November 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1099 | Copyright © November 2023
Background: Pincer nail deformity (PND) is a common toenail disorder characterized by transverse over-curvature of the nail plate. It can cause severe pain, chronic inflammation,...
Read MoreFractionated Ablation With Trans-Epidermal Pigment Release: A Novel Tattoo Removal Method
November 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1103 | Copyright © November 2023
Tattoos continue to be an important way of emotional and/or identity expression for individuals and communities, whether obtained at a tattoo parlor or through communal rituals. Tattoos vary in t...
Read MoreIn Vivo Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Evaluation of Microneedle Patch Penetration Depth
November 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1107 | Copyright © November 2023
Background: Firstly, confirm penetration of the skin's most exclusive layer, the stratum corneum (SC), by commercially available microneedle patches using reflectance confocal mi...
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