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June 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This publication discusses the question of whether increased interest in oral minoxidil following media attention also affects non-English-speaking patients, but does not provide any results.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Among patients diagnosed with hair loss at a Miami dermatology department, this study found that oral minoxidil prescriptions increased significantly among English-preferring patients six months after media attention, but not for Spanish-preferring patients or within three months for either group.
May 2023 in “JAMA network open” After a New York Times article talked about using low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, more people started getting this drug prescribed, but this trend didn't last long.
May 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” The authors concluded that articles on androgenetic alopecia with high Altmetric Attention Scores were more frequently cited, indicating that social media influence is linked to academic impact.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” In this study, dermatologists' TikTok content more frequently recommended standard treatments for hair and scalp disorders compared to influencers, who were more likely to suggest alternative options.