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Dermatologist influencers on social media: Instagram Reels and TikTok interactive short videosTo the Editor: We congratulate Ranpariya et al 1 for sparking an interesting discussion about the value of social media in disseminating quality dermatology information to the public. Bressler and Zampella 2 offered intriguing commentary regarding the accurate measurement of dermatologist social media influence. 3 Since followers, likes, and fake accounts may be created or purchased, complementary methods to assess the actual audience engagement are highly relevant. Interactive short videos as spearheaded by TikTok 4 and recently added as ''Reels'' on Instagram are skyrocketing in popularity, and

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Surfactants, many of which are used as detergents, can be found in many common household items, such as shampoos, conditioners, soaps, and cosmetics. One should recognize the multitude of surfactants that are used in today's products to identify any potential allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) or irritant contact dermatitis (ICD). Given their abundance in everyday products, it is understandable that many cases of occupational contact dermatitis that arise can be attributed to surfactants. The products most connected with ACD are cocamidopropyl betaine, oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, decyl glucoside, 3-dimethylaminopropylamine, amidoamine, and cocamide diethanolamine. Similarly, the most common surfactant-related causes of ICD are sodium lauryl sulfate and benzalkonium chloride. It is important for dermatologists to identify the causes and differentiate between the two, to adjust treatments and products accordingly. Here, the most frequently used surfactants, as well as their correlation between ACD and ICD, will be reviewed.

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