May 2016 in “WakeSpace (Wake Forest University)” This thesis argues that digital content creation in the homespace empowers Black women with natural hair by fostering community and transformative healing through the practice of testifying.
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March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, the authors assessed videos on laryngeal carcinoma across YouTube, Bilibili, and TikTok, finding that TikTok videos, while more interactive, generally offered less information and lower quality, with YouTube videos ranking highest in quality but all platforms needing improvement in professional content creation.
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April 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that healthcare professionals, particularly dermatologists, can enhance their impact on social media by actively engaging across platforms and leveraging features like "Duet" or "Remix" to combat misinformation, highlighting their important role in optimizing public education on medical topics in a digital age.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Web Based Communities” This study explored the motivations behind 'bro-science' YouTube videos on baldness, finding that posters aim to communicate product benefits, share research and experiences, and create a community around shared solutions.
May 2026 in “Research Square” This study found that alopecia-related content on TikTok is generally low in quality, with dermatologist-created videos being higher quality but receiving less engagement compared to personal experience videos.