How Dermatologists Combat Misinformation on Social Media
In recent years, the subject of misinformation has pervaded many of our conversations regarding world news, politics and more. But how might it affect dermatology care, especially in the realm of social media?
A recent study from the University of California found that among 439 acne-related posts to the social media platform in April 2020, only 17 of the top posts came from dermatologists. The remaining posts were generated from “influencers” with no clinical background.
Influencers often received a greater average of “likes” despite dermatologists having a comparable number of followers…
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