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Scrolling for Solutions: Social Media Use Among Caregivers in Pediatric Dermatology

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Social media are increasingly being used as a source of health information. We conducted an online, anonymous survey to learn how caregivers are interacting with social media and how this may impact their child's dermatologic care. There were 136 participants who started the survey and 97 who completed it (71.3% completion rate). The most common skin conditions participants sought information for were atopic dermatitis, 48% (47); acne, 40% (39); and dry skin care, 35% (34). Our results also found that participants of lower socioeconomic status use social media for skin care management more often (p < 0.01), highlighting the importance of providing reliable content on social media.

Source: Pediatric Dermatology

DOI: 10.1111/pde.70067

Authors: Jordan K. Bui, Amy Buros Stein, Sheilagh Maguiness, Dawn H. Siegel

Institutions: Georgetown University, Stanford Medicine, Stanford University, Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance, University of Minnesota

Language: English

Topic: Social Media in Health Education

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance