Skin, hair, and nail supplements advertised on Instagram

Zamil, Dina; Ameri, May; Fu, Shangyi; Abughosh, Ferris Munzer; Katta, Rajani

doi:10.1080/08998280.2022.2124767

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“…Although tailored content is a promising avenue for public health interventions and preventative health care in dermatology, targeted messaging can be applied to affect patient behavior, bypassing existing regulations on disclosure and informed consent and thus raising legal implications [ 14 , 45 , 47 ]. This shows the need for subsequent research on these implications and potential solutions to deliver patient education content without bypassing existing regulations and ethical guidelines.…”

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Use of Social Media for Patient Education in Dermatology: Narrative Review

Wojtara¹

2023

JMIR Dermatol

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Background Social media has rapidly become one of the main avenues for news and communication among those with access to technology. Nearly 60% or 4.7 billion people worldwide use social media. Different social media networks provide users with a barrage of posts, opinions, and transformations. With this noticeable uptick in physician and patient education usage of social media, exploration of the impacts of social media on patient education in dermatology is crucial. Objective The goal of this narrative review was to evaluate existing peer-reviewed literature examining the use of social media for patient education in dermatology and to establish trends and implications. Additional attention was given to different social media sites, and potential differences in modalities of posts such as short-form videos on TikTok and Instagram Reels, long-form videos on YouTube, and infographics on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Methods PubMed, Access DermatologyDxRx, and Scopus searches of peer-reviewed publications were performed to discover articles with social media and patient education keywords in combination with other health care–relevant or dermatology-relevant keywords. Subsequently, the screening of these studies was performed by the author who has experience with education and research experience in health care, dermatology, social media, and telehealth. Ultimately, the selected articles were summarized through qualitative analysis of key points and presented for further discussion. Results Through this narrative review, the researcher was able to identify several publications focusing on dermatology and social media. Some common subject areas included the use of social media for the promotion of private dermatology practices, residency programs, and research journals. So long as providers, such as dermatologists, take ethical considerations into account, these platforms can provide patients with curated educational content. In addition, several publications emphasized the use of social media as a form of patient education on dermatologic conditions but also as a source of misinformation. Conclusions This narrative review illuminated the use of social media as a form of patient education for dermatology, with its applications addressed across many demographics and situations. As social media platforms continue to update their algorithms, content filters, and posts, social media may become a reputable form of patient education in dermatology. Future studies and innovations should continue to explore innovations in this space, the efficacy of different modalities of posts, and longitudinal differences in patient outcomes and health literacy.

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Use of Social Media for Patient Education in Dermatology: Narrative Review

Wojtara¹

2023

JMIR Dermatol

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“…The widespread and unregulated use of multivitamins and supplements in developed countries, for example, vitamin A supplements, makes consuming doses greater than the recommended quantity much easier. This is partially due to supplements not being held to the same regulations as pharmaceuticals in the United States, and patients should always consult a physician before beginning any supplement regimen, especially during pregnancy [ 4 ]. The WHO defines VAD as <0.70 µmol/L serum retinol levels [ 2 ].…”

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“…During pregnancy, a mother's nutrient requirement increases to maintain proper fetal development. This requirement is especially important during the third trimester when the fetus undergoes rapid growth and needs the developmental benefits of vitamin A [2][3][4]. Many developing countries have mothers who experience vitamin A deficiency (VAD), leading to abnormal development of the fetus.…”

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“…This deficiency can be due to socioeconomic factors since most deficiencies are of higher prevalence in poor, underserved, countries with inequalities in income, education, housing, and access to medical care [2]. If an expectant mother has an excess intake of vitamin A during the first trimester, central nervous system derangements, cardiovascular system abnormalities, or spontaneous abortions may result [2][3][4]. This is because high serum levels of retinoic acid, one of the three forms of vitamin A, interfere with genes essential for the development of the fetus.…”

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Vitamin A-Mediated Birth Defects: A Narrative Review

Abadie,

Staples,

Lauck

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) or excess in expectant mothers can result in fetal abnormalities such as night blindness, bone anomalies, or epithelial cell problems. In contrast, excessive vitamin A in pregnancy can precipitate fetal central nervous system deformities. During pregnancy, a pregnant woman should monitor her vitamin A intake ensuring she gets the recommended dosage, but also ensuring she doesn't exceed the recommended dosage, because either one can result in teratogenicity in the fetus. The widespread and unregulated use of multivitamins and supplements makes consuming doses greater than the recommended quantity more common in developed countries. While vitamin A excess is more common in developed countries, deficiency is most prevalent in developing countries. With proper maintenance, regulation, and education about VAD and excess, a pregnant mother can diminish potential harm to her fetus and potential teratogenic risks.

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“…In recent years, there has been an increase in the consumption of nutraceuticals with anabolic properties among adolescent girls. [13]. Consequently, there is a growing demand for protein-rich dietary supplements.…”

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The use of nutraceuticals in children. Global trends (literature review)

Lototska,

Vastyanov,

Kobolev

et al. 2023

ECM

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The purpose of the review was to assess global trends in the consumption of nutraceuticals by children and adolescents. The analysis of modern literature is carried out. It has been shown that about 30% of children and adolescents in economically developed countries of the world regularly consume nutraceuticals, there is an increase in the consumption of nutraceuticals with anabolic properties among adolescent girls. Comparisons with idealized bodies on Instagram lead to a decrease in self-confidence and an increase in the frequency of dissatisfaction with one's own body. Accordingly, the demand for protein-containing food supplements is increasing. The highest intake of nutraceuticals in children and adolescents has been reported in the United States. Among other countries, there is also a high rate of nutraceutical use. The most frequently consumed nutraceuticals are multivitamin and mineral complexes, while only in 1/5 of cases the consumption of nutraceuticals by children is initiated by a medical specialist, in other cases, the decision to include nutraceuticals in the diet was made under the influence of advertising. There is a steady global trend towards increasing the consumption of nutraceuticals by children and adolescents. In Ukraine, extensive studies on children's consumption of nutraceuticals have not been conducted. However, these studies were conducted on limited clinical material and do not reflect the actual prevalence of nutraceutical use in children and adolescents in Ukraine. This makes it highly relevant to conduct a population-based study in Ukraine to investigate the role of nutraceuticals in pediatric nutrition. Keywords: nutrition, children and adolescents, health, рrevention.

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Skin, hair, and nail supplements advertised on Instagram

Cited by 4 publications

References 19 publications

Use of Social Media for Patient Education in Dermatology: Narrative Review

Use of Social Media for Patient Education in Dermatology: Narrative Review

Vitamin A-Mediated Birth Defects: A Narrative Review

The use of nutraceuticals in children. Global trends (literature review)

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