Quality and Accuracy of Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Content on TikTok: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Quality and Accuracy of Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Content on TikTok: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Authors

  • Nickoulet Babaei Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Loma Linda, CA, USA)
  • Mreya Cervantes Albany Medical College (Albany, NY, USA)
  • Seanna Yang Tulane University School of Medicine (New Orleans, LA, USA)
  • Minka Gill Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis, IN, USA)
  • Dahyeon Kim Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Loma Linda, CA, USA)
  • Jashin Wu Department of Dermatology, Miller School of Medicine (Miami, FL, USA)

Keywords:

atopic dermatitis, eczema, social media

Abstract

n/a (research letter)

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Published

2026-04-30

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026): 2026 Vol 16, No 2 | April

Section

Research Letter

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Babaei N, Cervantes M, Yang S, Gill M, Kim D, Wu J. Quality and Accuracy of Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Content on TikTok: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. Dermatol Pract Concept. 2026;16(2):6862. doi:10.5826/dpc.1602a6862

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