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.
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Teledermatology 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...
Read MoreNarrow-Band Intense Pulsed Light as Treatment for Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea: A Retrospective Study
November 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1095 | Copyright © November 2023
Background: Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea can be successfully treated using various laser and light-based devices. However, the use of narrow-band intense pulsed light for the...
Read MoreEvaluating Quality and Reliability of Most-Viewed YouTube Videos on Topical Steroid Withdrawal
November 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 11 | Features | 1128 | Copyright © November 2023
Telemedicine Versus Teledermatology Usage and Perception Among US-Based Physicians: A Survey Study
November 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 11 | Features | e4 | Copyright © November 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked an increase in focus and use of telemedicine in several patient care settings. This survey study was distributed to actively practicing US-based physicians and e...
Read MoreDermatology in Contemporary Times: Building Awareness of Social Media's Association With Adolescent Skin Disease and Mental Health
August 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 8 | Original Article | 817 | Copyright © August 2023
Background: The contribution of psychological disorders to the burden of skin disease has been poorly explored in adolescent patients. The review aims to provide insights into the psychological, socia...
Read MoreSkin of Color Sun Protection: Reddit Analysis Reveals Perceptions, Preferences, Unmet Needs, and Knowledge Gaps
July 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 673 | Copyright © July 2023
Background: Patients are increasingly seeking medical advice, recommendations, and general information through online forums and social media. In June 2021 Reddit reported 430 mi...
Read MoreTikTok and Black Skin: Is This a Missed Opportunity for Dermatologists?
July 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 7 | Features | 698 | Copyright © July 2023
Background: A study by Villa-Ruiz et al (2021) found that educational videos dominate the content of dermatologic videos on TikTok with 25.8% of the videos being posted by board-...
Read MoreExploration of Skin of Color Dermatology Content on YouTube
July 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 678 | Copyright © July 2023
Background: There is a lack of diversity in dermatology regarding skin of color-related content. This has negative implications for patients of color and continues to be a hurdle...
Read MoreRising Interest in Sunscreen for Skin of Color: An Analysis of Google Trends
July 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 7 | Features | 712 | Copyright © July 2023
Syder NC, Elbuluk N. rising interest in sunscreen for skin of color: an analysis of Google trends. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023;22(7):712-713. doi:10.36849/JDD.7373....
Read MoreSelf-Reported Long-Term Side Effects of Isotretinoin: A Case Series
April 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 4 | Features | 423 | Copyright © April 2023
Citation: Ghadimi TR, Martinez MJ, Rieder EA. Self-reported long-term side effects of isotretinoin: A case series. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023;22(4):423-424. doi:10.36849/JDD.2303...
Read MoreDermTok: How TikTok Is Changing the Landscape of Dermatology Patient Education
March 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 3 | Features | 302 | Copyright © March 2023
Background: TikTok gives its users a platform to share and view short videos on a wide range of topics, including dermatology related topics. This project sought to analyze the source...
Read MoreAn Analysis of Alopecia Related Content on Instagram and TikTok
December 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1316 | Copyright © December 2022
Background: Social media platforms continue to grow in popularity and have become common sources of medical information and education for patients struggling with hair loss.
#Laser Surgery: How Lasers are Portrayed on Instagram
November 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 11 | Features | 1258 | Copyright © November 2022
Instagram has become one of the primary means by which the public access information, societal trends, and entertainment content. One particular trend, posting content about minimally invasive cosmeti...
Read MoreSocial Media Platforms as a Resource for Vitiligo Support
October 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 10 | Editorials | 1135 | Copyright © October 2022
Social media use among dermatology patients is ubiquitous, with estimates of over 80% of patients using social media to learn about their dermatologic conditions. Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease lea...
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