An analysis of information about infantile hemangiomas on TikTok: A cross-sectional study

The video app TikTok, a controversial platform, has increasingly been utilized for the dissemination of health-related topics. In this study, the quality of information on the top 50 most viewed TikTok videos on infantile hemangiomas (IHs) labeled #hemangioma was analyzed. The results showed that th...

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Published in:Pediatric dermatology 2024-03, Vol.41 (2), p.253-255
Main Authors: Yun, Sonora, Garzon, Maria C, Morel, Kimberly D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Babies
Consumer health information
Hemangioma
Pediatrics
Social networks
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Summary:The video app TikTok, a controversial platform, has increasingly been utilized for the dissemination of health-related topics. In this study, the quality of information on the top 50 most viewed TikTok videos on infantile hemangiomas (IHs) labeled #hemangioma was analyzed. The results showed that the videos were skewed toward more severe subtypes of IH, and most were directed at raising awareness about IH or combating stigmatizing attitudes toward birthmarks. Providers should be aware that social media applications such as TikTok are a commonly used venue for parents to cope and connect but may relay inaccurate or misleading information.
ISSN:0736-8046
1525-1470
DOI:10.1111/pde.15545