This review reported that "Social Botox," encompassing both BTX cosmetic use and societal beauty pressures, significantly influences adolescent self-image, driven by social media and cultural standards, with mixed psychological outcomes, potentially enhancing confidence or exacerbating body dissatisfaction across various cultures.
July 2026 in “Pakistan BioMedical Journal” This study observed that social media significantly influences biotin supplement use among young women in Pakistan, often outweighing professional medical advice.
This study highlights the increasing association between popular diets, unregulated supplements, and various skin disorders, emphasizing the need for clinicians to thoroughly assess dietary histories to manage nutrition-related skin issues effectively.
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January 2025 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” 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.
December 2025 in “Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” This study found that among medical students and doctors, 93.9% used social media, with 68.5% seeking information on cosmetic procedures, and women were more likely to be influenced by advertisements for non-surgical cosmetic treatments.