Patients’ preferences on atopic dermatitis skincare and social media use

A qualitative study

Bibliographic Data

ID15365392
AuthorsRoxana Mazilu (0009-0008-8487-6558, Technical University of Munich), Stefanie Ziehfreund (0000-0003-3176-1120, Technical University of Munich), Stephan Traidl (0000-0003-4806-599X, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover), Alexander Zink (0000-0001-9313-6588, Karolinska Institutet, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume25
Issue1
Pages467-467
Publication date2025-02-05
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-025-21640-8
PMID39910561
OpenAlexW4407154235
LanguageEN
References cited33

Patients exhibit diverse patterns of SM use when selecting daily products and critically evaluate the online content, demonstrating a greater trust in healthcare professionals or familial connections. Electronic word-of-mouth, disease severity and prior product experiences emerge as prevalent factors influencing patients' product selection. Furthermore, female patients express interest in complementary and alternative therapies as part of an integrative therapeutical approach. Understanding patients' needs and preferences regarding AD skincare can inform physicians in recommending more personalized therapies. Additionally, educational interventions on SM, addressing patients' questions and concerns with evidence-based information, hold the potential for beneficial outcomes

Atopic dermatitis · Biostatistics · Content analysis · Disease · Entertainment · Family medicine · Public health · Qualitative research · Social media · Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization · Dermatology and Skin Diseases · Medicine · Nursing · Urticaria and Related Conditions · Dermatology · Internal Medicine

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