Misguided Relief: Prevalence and Patterns of Symptom Management Misinformation for Breast Cancer on Instagram

This article discusses common myths about cancer, such as surgery causing metastasis, which can impact patient decisions and adherence to treatments, but reports no new results.

This study analyzed #alopecia and #alopeciatreatment videos on YouTube and TikTok, finding that most content was unrelated to alopecia areata, while a majority of videos discussing AA treatment were medically accurate; misinformation prevalence was low on both platforms.

This review discusses the impact of social media on dermatology, highlighting both the potential benefits for engagement and the risks of spreading misinformation; no clinical results are reported.

This study reported that online misinformation about alopecia is widespread, with myths including incorrect causes, criticism of conventional treatments, and promotion of unproven "natural" remedies, which could negatively affect patient outcomes.