The shifting preferences of patients and physicians in nonsurgical hair loss treatment

Gupta, Aditya K.; Quinlan, Emma M; Williams, Ken L.

doi:10.1111/jocd.13681

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“…Interestingly, while Google searches for nonsurgical treatments (eg, minoxidil, microblading) returned to pre‐March levels beginning in April 2020, searches for surgical hair loss treatments (eg, FUT, FUE, and hair transplant), while also increasing, have lagged behind (Figures 1‐6). 12 This lag in interest for surgical hair restoration procedures likely reflects the downturned economy and concerns about catching the SARS‐CoV‐2 virus 16 . As the COVID‐19 pandemic continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see its continued effect on the hair restoration community.…”

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“…To compare surgical and nonsurgical hair loss treatments, the most‐searched nonsurgical hair loss treatments were used. Gupta et al tested multiple iterations of each search term and mined the top 5 “Related queries” suggested by Google to find the most popular search term 12 . Exclusion criteria included search terms that could refer to nonhair loss topics (eg, FUT is an acronym for the FIFA ultimate team, as well as follicular unit transplant).…”

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Changing trends in surgical hair restoration: Use of Google Trends and the ISHRS practice census survey

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Quinlan

2020

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Background Hair loss affects most people at some point in their lifetime, causing anxiety and decreased self‐esteem. There are multiple surgical and nonsurgical treatments available, with the surgical options having greater and longer‐lasting effects. Such treatments have evolved over time with advances in technology and research, with numerous patients researching these treatments on Google. Many surgeons who provide these treatments belong to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ISHRS). Aims To investigate trends in surgical hair restoration treatment from both the surgeon and patient perspectives. Methods Patient epidemiological and surgical data from the ISHRS were combined with search trend data from Google to analyze changing trends in surgical hair restoration treatment. Results Worldwide Internet searches for “hair transplant” have increased from 2004 to the present. Follicular unit excision (FUE) has supplanted follicular unit transplant (FUT) as the most popular hair transplant performed. Since 2004, there has been an increase in both nonsurgical and surgical female patients. Beard and eyebrow transplants have increased in popularity. Google searches follow this trend. Nonsurgical treatments such as platelet‐rich plasma (PRP) are being searched more frequently. Hair restoration clinics and Google searches were affected adversely by the COVID‐19 pandemic. Conclusion Technological advances in available therapies, improvement in delivery systems, changes in hair fashion, and global events have direct impact on hair restoration treatments offered by physicians and researched by patients. It is in the best interest of all hair restoration providers to keep abreast of changing technologies and treatment trends to stay at the forefront of their profession.

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Changing trends in surgical hair restoration: Use of Google Trends and the ISHRS practice census survey

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Quinlan

2020

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“…This is consistent with our study showing that Google searches for natural hair loss treatments have been increasing concomitantly with prescriptions for nutritionals and hair vitamins by practitioners (Table 3). 8 The Top 5 hair loss treatment and hair restoration pages did not include information on minoxidil and finasteride—the most widely used pharmaceutical therapies for hair loss. However, two pages advertised “herbal” hair treatments that actually contained minoxidil.…”

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“…Although the Top 5 Facebook pages did not contain information on pharmaceutical hair loss treatments, minoxidil and finasteride Google searches have been increasing, 8 suggesting that patients are accessing information on these drugs on other platforms. This notion is supported by our finding that YouTube videos with moderate quality information on minoxidil and finasteride had high viewer engagement (Table 3).…”

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Hair loss treatment information on Facebook: Content analysis and comparison with other online sources

Gupta

Ivanova

2020

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Background Facebook is the biggest online social networking platform, and it is being utilized by patients for peer support as well as to explore treatment options. Hair loss patients can experience negative psychological effects and are likely to turn to social networking platforms for support and treatment information. Aims To evaluate the type and quality of Facebook hair loss treatment information that can be accessed by hair loss patients. Methods In August 2020, we searched Google for publicly accessible Facebook hair loss treatment content using the terms hair loss, alopecia, hair loss treatment, hair restoration, and hair transplant. We retrieved 133 Facebook pages and ranked them based on the number of visitors who received regular content updates. Content posted on the Top 5 most popular pages was analyzed based on type (advertising vs informational) and information quality (unsupported or supported by medical evidence). Results Most Facebook hair loss pages advertised products or hair restoration clinics, or were aimed at fundraising for alopecia organizations. There was high interest in natural hair loss treatments and follicular unit excision (FUE) procedures, consistent with global online search trends. Some products advertised as “natural” contained minoxidil. “Before & after” images of FUE procedures were popular with users. Only 3%‐13% of hair loss treatment posts were supported by medical evidence and user engagement with this content was low. Conclusion There is high user interest in hair loss treatment content on Facebook. Hair restoration specialists should discuss online sources of treatment information with potential patients.

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Life after lockdown: Zooming out on perceptions in the post-videoconferencing era

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International Journal of Women's Dermatology

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Background The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply disrupted daily life across the globe, with profound effects on mental and physical health. After more than a year of isolation and communication via videoconferencing, people are returning to in-person activities. Objective This study aimed to investigate worsening self-perception, mental health, and anxiety with the return to in-person activities, with a focus on the influence of videoconferencing, social media, and the use of filters. Methods An anonymous survey was distributed online through social media platforms and student network pages. Results A total of 7295 participants responded to the survey. Seventy-one precent reported anxiety or stress related to returning to in-person activities, and nearly 64% sought mental health support services. Thirty-percent stated they plan to invest in their appearance as a coping strategy to deal with the anxiety of returning to in-person, and >30% plan to take action in changing their appearance. The most reported dermatologic concerns were skin discoloration (32.36%), wrinkles (24.45%), and acne (14.85%). The prevalence of anxiety and mental health services increased relative to the use of filters in 18- to 24 year-olds. Conclusion This survey study of >7000 participants across the country elucidates worsening self-perception, anxiety, and mental health as we return to in-person activities in relation to increased videoconferencing, social media usage, and the use of filters. Physicians should be aware of these effects to better serve their patients.

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The shifting preferences of patients and physicians in nonsurgical hair loss treatment

Cited by 8 publications

References 12 publications

Changing trends in surgical hair restoration: Use of Google Trends and the ISHRS practice census survey

Changing trends in surgical hair restoration: Use of Google Trends and the ISHRS practice census survey

Hair loss treatment information on Facebook: Content analysis and comparison with other online sources

Life after lockdown: Zooming out on perceptions in the post-videoconferencing era

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