Short Snips: YouTube Shorts Recommendations for Hair Loss and Alopecia

    October 2024 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Michelle Ko, David Kim, Emily Newsom, Carolyn Goh
    Studysummary This study conducted on YouTube Shorts videos found that a majority of content related to alopecia recommended treatments that could be carried out independently, such as over-the-counter medications, while professional recommendations by dermatologists comprised less than 15% of the videos but showed high viewer engagement.
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