The Evaluation of Online Tools in the Recruitment of Dermatology Patients for a Research Study

In this study, researchers used Google Search ads to gather an open access dataset of 10,408 dermatological images from over 5,000 U.S. internet users, enhancing the diversity and representativeness of skin condition images available for research and artificial intelligence development.

This study found that 81% of young Polish adults engage with dermatology-related content on social media, primarily focusing on skincare and skin diseases. Nearly half were motivated to see a dermatologist, with a 56% match between the diagnoses from healthcare professionals and social media users.

This study analyzed teledermatology usage in mainland China during early 2020, finding that eczema, acne, and atopic dermatitis were the most common conditions treated and varied by age group.

The congress showed that psychological therapy can help skin condition patients, social media affects acne stigma, education improves atopic dermatitis, and patient satisfaction in dermatology is high, especially with good doctor engagement.

In this survey study, participants from scalp cooling Facebook groups reported benefiting from shared experiences, instructions, insurance advice, and product recommendations, although only a minority sought dermatologist consultations, suggesting these groups provide a significant informational platform for chemotherapy-induced alopecia patients.