Hidradenitis suppurativa gains increasing interest on World Wide Web: a source for patient information?

Hessam, Schapoor; Salem, Johannes; Bechara, Falk G.; Haferkamp, Axel; Heidenreich, Axel; Paffenholz, Pia; Sand, Michael; Tsaur, Igor; Borgmann, Hendrik

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“…Google Trends® is a free tool provided by Google Inc that is easily accessible to the public to analyze search volumes according to user‐defined search terms with data on geographical and temporal trends. In Dermatology, these trends have been analyzed to assess public interest in skin diseases, dermatitis, esthetic plastic surgery, skin cancer, Mohs micrographic surgery, sunscreen, tanning, and hidradenitis suppurativa …”

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“…In Dermatology, these trends have been analyzed to assess public interest in skin diseases, dermatitis, esthetic plastic surgery, skin cancer, Mohs micrographic surgery, sunscreen, tanning, and hidradenitis suppurativa. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] The worldwide search interest in "sunscreen" has been generally increasing since 2008 with a waning trend for the search term "tanning bed." 15 In the United States of America, Google Trends® found that melanoma incidence was positively associated with searches for "sunscreen" and "sunburn" and negatively associated with "skin cancer" searches.…”

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Analysis of Internet searches using Google Trends to measure interest in sun protection and skin cancer in selected South‐East Asian populations

Kwan

Yong

Robinson

2019

Photoderm Photoimm Photomed

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Background Analysis of Internet search trends has been performed to evaluate interest in sun protection, artificial tanning, and skin cancers among the public, particularly in Western countries. This observational study aimed to investigate the relative popularity of search terms relating to sun protection, sunburn, skin cancers, and tanning used in Google Trends® in three South‐East Asian countries (Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia). Methods The relevant search terms were queried using the Google Trends® in each location and worldwide. The search volume indices were compared between locations and over a time period from January 1, 2004, to January 31, 2019. Correlations between “sunblock” and “sunburn” as well as “sunblock” and search terms relating to skin cancers (“skin cancer,” “melanoma,” “basal cell carcinoma,” and “squamous cell carcinoma”) were evaluated. Results The favored search term relating to sun protection in this region was “sunblock” despite the term itself being a misnomer. The relative popularity of searches for “sunblock” also showed an increase over time and was generally higher compared with interest in sunburn, skin cancers, and artificial tanning practices. Positive correlations were noted between “sunblock” and “sunburn” in Malaysia and “sunblock” and “melanoma” in Singapore. Conclusion Insights into search trends may assist public health promotion to raise awareness regarding sun protection and skin cancers in the region by targeting commonly used terms for each geographical location.

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Analysis of Internet searches using Google Trends to measure interest in sun protection and skin cancer in selected South‐East Asian populations

Kwan

Yong

Robinson

2019

Photoderm Photoimm Photomed

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“…Hessam S, Salem J, Bechara FG, Haferkamp A, Heidenreich A, Paffenholz P, Sand M, Tsaur I, Borgmann H. Hidradenitis suppurativa gains increasing interest on World Wide Web: a source for patient information? Int J Dermatol; 2017 [28] A strong positive association between the UV index and SVI for sunburn-related terms was demonstrated. This suggests tracking search terms for sun protective measures as an indication of public awareness and efficacy of public health programs.…”

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Google Trends in Dermatology: Scoping Review of the Literature

Sivesind¹,

Szeto²,

Kim³

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JMIR Dermatol

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Background Google Trends is a powerful online database and analytics tool of popular Google search queries over time and has the potential to inform medical practice and priorities. Objective This review aimed to survey Google Trends literature in dermatology and elucidate its current roles and relationships with the field. Methods A literature search was performed using PubMed to access and review relevant dermatology-related Google Trends studies published within the last 5 years. Results Current research utilizing Google Trends data provides insight related to skin cancer, pruritus, cosmetic procedures, and COVID-19. We also found that dermatology is presently the highest-searched medical specialty—among 15 medical and surgical specialties as well as general practitioners. Google searches related to dermatology demonstrate a seasonal nature for various skin conditions and sun-related topics, depending on a region’s inherent climate and hemi-sphere. In addition, celebrity social media and other viral posts have been found to potentiate Google searches about dermatology and drive public interest. Conclusions A limited number of relevant studies may have been omitted by the simplified search strategy of this study, as well as by restriction to English language articles and articles indexed in the PubMed database. This could be expanded upon in a secondary systematic review. Future re-search is warranted to better understand how Google Trends can be utilized to improve the quality of clinic visits, drive public health campaigns, and detect disease clusters in real time.

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“…Internet and PubMed searches for HS are also rising, suggesting burgeoning public and scientific interest. 1 Some authors postulate publication productivity is a surrogate for scientific maturation and achievement. 2 For example, research in psoriasis grew rapidly between 1993 and 2007, facilitating substantial increases in high-quality publications, disease understanding and therapeutic options.…”

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“…Publication numbers have grown from ~15 publications annually (1990–2000) to nearly 300 in 2018. Internet and PubMed searches for HS are also rising, suggesting burgeoning public and scientific interest . Some authors postulate publication productivity is a surrogate for scientific maturation and achievement .…”

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Publication trends in hidradenitis suppurativa from 2008 to 2018

Savage

Brant

Flood

et al. 2020

Acad Dermatol Venereol

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Background Increased interest in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) research is encouraging. A critical analysis of the state of HS literature may demonstrate the strength of existing knowledge and highlight current gaps. Objectives To analyse changes in HS literature from 2008 to 2018 with focus on quantity and quality of annual publications. Methods Review of all indexed publications reporting on HS on PubMed. Publications were categorized based on study design, study topic and treatment type where applicable. Publications were dichotomized into high level of evidence and low level of evidence groups. Linear regression analyses were performed to investigate the change in publication number over time. Annual average growth rate and distribution of high versus low level of evidence publications were calculated. Results Publication number increased over time overall (R2 = 0.64, P = 0.003) and for all publication types except randomized clinical trials. Case reports and case series represented the majority of HS publications (n = 479, 40.3%). Treatment was the main focus of publications (n = 445, 37.6%) with increasing interest in medical management evident in recent years. Distribution of low level of evidence studies (n = 974) compared with high level of evidence studies over time (n = 209) was significant (x2: 11.45, P = 0.0007). High level of evidence studies had a higher average annual growth rate (49.9%) compared with low level of evidence studies (23.7%). Few randomized clinical trials were performed (n = 16), focusing equally on medical or procedural treatments. Conclusions Hidradenitis suppurativa research is undergoing a tremendous shift, suggesting rapid maturation of the field. Current HS literature, however, remains primarily based on limited clinical observation data, with a particular lack of randomized clinical trials. Despite this, the increase in high level of evidence studies is encouraging and may herald a shift towards improved disease understanding and treatment paradigms.

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Hidradenitis suppurativa gains increasing interest on World Wide Web: a source for patient information?

Cited by 20 publications

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Analysis of Internet searches using Google Trends to measure interest in sun protection and skin cancer in selected South‐East Asian populations

Analysis of Internet searches using Google Trends to measure interest in sun protection and skin cancer in selected South‐East Asian populations

Google Trends in Dermatology: Scoping Review of the Literature

Publication trends in hidradenitis suppurativa from 2008 to 2018

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