Publications by authors named "Zainab Mohammodu"
Article Synopsis
- Social media, specifically Instagram and TikTok, has become a key source of medical information for people dealing with hair loss, prompting an analysis of popular content related to the topic.
- The study found that a significant majority of hair loss-related posts were created by non-medical influencers (66% on Instagram and 38% on TikTok), while posts from certified medical professionals were minimal (4% on Instagram and 10% on TikTok).
- The findings highlight the prevalence of unverified information promoting hair care products on these platforms, suggesting a critical need for dermatologists to engage with social media to educate and combat misinformation.
Background: Given the immense psychosocial effects of hair loss as well as patient preference for treatment type, it is common for patients to turn to alternative medicine to improve their conditions. However, the commonly used alternative treatments can vary greatly between patients and particularly among skin of color populations.
Objective: In this work, we performed a scoping review of the evidence behind alternative topical treatments for hair loss used by skin of color patients.