Skincare Addiction on Reddit: Dermatology Enthusiasts Talk Skin

Parks, Rachel; Newsom, Emily; Park, Joyce H; Lawrence, Naomi

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“…To isolate posts and comments for references to different types of medical care, the data was parsed for posts and comments that included “ophth”, “opth”, “opto”, “eye doctor”, “professional”, “physician”, “primary care”, “appointment”, “medicine”, “medication”, “insurance”, “prescribe”, or “prescription”, similar to previous methodology analyzing medical Reddit data. 13 The resulting posts and comments were then evaluated to determine if they mentioned or recommended either ophthalmic care or other medical care. Medical care is defined as medical intervention, treatment, or professional evaluation.…”

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Ophthalmology Inquiries on Reddit: What Should Physicians Know?

Zhu¹,

Dave²

2022

OPTH

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Purpose Patients are seeking answers to personal medical questions on social media. Reddit, a popular social media site, has been overlooked as a source of data in the field of ophthalmology. We analyzed posts in the subreddit, r/Ophthalmology, to better understand the most common ophthalmic conditions patients are discussing online and how often those making posts are being advised to seek professional medical care. Patients and Methods This cross-sectional study analyzed posts and comments from March 18, 2018 to November 9, 2020. All posts and comments on r/Ophthalmology are public and were accessed using the Python Reddit API Wrapper. This text was analyzed for unique references to common ophthalmic conditions and for mentions and recommendations to different types of medical care. Results Nine hundred and nineteen posts were collected from the above timeframe. An auto-moderator makes a comment on every post to discourage patients from asking personal medical questions. Despite this, over two-thirds of posts discussed medical treatment for eye conditions in either a post, comment, or both. Almost half of all posts mention “ophthalmology”, but only 9% go as far as to recommend ophthalmic care. One-third of posts have no reference to medical care. Within posts, flashes and floaters were the most common condition mentioned, making up 15% of unique mentions, followed by glaucoma (7.4%) and retinal detachments (6.7%). Within comments, cataracts were most commonly discussed, making up 12% of unique mentions, followed by glaucoma (8.9%). Conclusion These findings show that patients are seeking information about their eye health on the r/Ophthalmology subreddit and that Reddit users are engaging with these types of posts, instead of recommending professional care in most cases. It is important for ophthalmologists to recognize the most common conditions patients are asking about online and learn how they can do a better job of educating their patients in the office.

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“…12 Reddit has proven to be a source of valuable patient information in other medical fields, such as dermatology, psychiatry, and radiology. [13][14][15] Despite its growing popularity, Reddit has yet to be fully explored within the field of ophthalmology.…”

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Ophthalmology Inquiries on Reddit: What Should Physicians Know?

Zhu¹,

Dave²

2022

OPTH

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“…These subreddits are home to a variety of posts about skin conditions and treatments. In a 2018 study, Lawrence et al showed that 33% of posts on ScA mentioned seeking medical advice [ 7 ]. The DQ subreddit is specific to users requesting diagnostic help about their skin concerns from a dermatologist or medical professional, who may have a ‘verified’ tag if approved by the subreddit’s moderators.…”

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Social Media and Dermatology During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Analyzing User-Submitted Posts Seeking Dermatologic Advice on Reddit

Aboul-Fettouh¹,

Lee²,

Kash³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Introduction: Reddit, a popular social media website, has numerous forums where users may discuss healthcare-related topics and request diagnostic and treatment advice for dermatologic conditions. We sought to analyze and grade user-submitted requests for dermatologic advice and their top responses on Reddit.Methods: User-submitted posts requesting diagnostic advice and their respective responses on two popular Reddit forums, SkinCareAddiction (ScA) and DermatologyQuestions (DQ), were reviewed by three boardcertified dermatologists using a grading rubric designed for this study.Results: 300 posts and comments were reviewed. Diagnoses among all graders matched in 52.3% of posts with a mean grader confidence score of 4/5 (95% CI 3.89-4.11). 31% of responder's comments recommended a diagnosis not included by any reviewer. Mean scores for the top comment's accuracy, appropriateness, and potential to be misleading/dangerous were 3.28/5 (95% CI 3.12-3.45), 3.3/5 (95% CI 3.14-3.45), and 2.33/5 (95% CI 2.18-2.48), respectively.Conclusion: Reddit may be informative to patients requesting dermatologic advice. However, responses should be taken with caution as the information provided may be inaccurate or insufficient for treatment recommendations. Dermatologists should be aware of these resources used by patients.

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“…Many dermatology-related videos provide education by laypeople on dermatology, which has become increasingly popular with patients [3]. Nearly 90% of the individuals aged 18-24 report relying on social media for health care information, 34% state it will influence their choice of medication, and 41% state it will influence their choice of doctor [4]. Finding trustworthy health information online is the biggest challenge [5].…”

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The Role of Social Media in Cosmetic Dermatology

Fernandes¹,

Ravi²,

Shah³

et al. 2022

MJDE

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Systematic ReviewBackground: As the usage of social media has dramatically increased in a few decades it has affected the field of cosmetic dermatology. Social media can help to improve patient care and a cosmetic dermatologist can use social media to eliminate false information that spreads online. However, the majority of patients prefer to take advice from a nondermatologist rather than a certified dermatologist which negatively impacts patients' healthcare and the doctor-patient relationship. Objective: it was to find out how social media usage can impact the field of cosmetic dermatology and what challenges cosmetic dermatologists face while using social media platforms. Methods: We performed a literature review using papers from PubMed and many other resources involving social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, and blogs. Results: There are not enough clinical trials done to conclude whether the usage of social media is a pro or a con. A cosmetic dermatologist can face ethical challenges like protecting patients' rights to privacy and autonomy. Also, research has shown that top posts related to cosmetic dermatology and articles written by a board-certified dermatologist are in a small percentage.

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Skincare Addiction on Reddit: Dermatology Enthusiasts Talk Skin

Cited by 10 publications

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Ophthalmology Inquiries on Reddit: What Should Physicians Know?

Ophthalmology Inquiries on Reddit: What Should Physicians Know?

Social Media and Dermatology During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Analyzing User-Submitted Posts Seeking Dermatologic Advice on Reddit

The Role of Social Media in Cosmetic Dermatology

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