The effect of Instagram and photograph editing on seeking dermatologic care.
Instagram
acne
care-seeking behaviors
photograph editing
social media
Journal
Journal of cosmetic dermatology
ISSN: 1473-2165
Titre abrégé: J Cosmet Dermatol
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101130964
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Oct 2020
Oct 2020
Historique:
received:
19
03
2020
revised:
15
04
2020
accepted:
20
04
2020
pubmed:
26
4
2020
medline:
15
5
2021
entrez:
26
4
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Photograph editing has become popular for individuals using social media like Instagram. However, it is unknown if the use of social media and photograph editing applications by young adults has an association with seeking dermatologic care. To assess the frequency of photograph editing among a cohort of young adults using Instagram and the association with seeking dermatologic care. A population-based survey was administered to undergraduate students from April 2019 to May 2019 through an online platform. Of the 257 responses, 228 (88.7%) reported that they edited a photograph prior to posting on Instagram. Of those who reported editing a photograph, 145 (63.6%) edited a skin lesion, 104 (45.6%) whitened teeth, and 70 (30.7%) altered the size of their body. Of those who edited skin lesions, 128 (88.3%) edited acne/acne scars. Those who felt the editing made them more aware of their skin lesions were significantly more likely to feel they needed to see a dermatologist (P = .02, 95% CI). Photograph editing is common among young adults using Instagram, especially in individuals with acne/acne scars. The effect of this behavior may be a motivating factor for individuals seeking dermatologic care.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Photograph editing has become popular for individuals using social media like Instagram. However, it is unknown if the use of social media and photograph editing applications by young adults has an association with seeking dermatologic care.
AIMS
OBJECTIVE
To assess the frequency of photograph editing among a cohort of young adults using Instagram and the association with seeking dermatologic care.
METHODS
METHODS
A population-based survey was administered to undergraduate students from April 2019 to May 2019 through an online platform.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Of the 257 responses, 228 (88.7%) reported that they edited a photograph prior to posting on Instagram. Of those who reported editing a photograph, 145 (63.6%) edited a skin lesion, 104 (45.6%) whitened teeth, and 70 (30.7%) altered the size of their body. Of those who edited skin lesions, 128 (88.3%) edited acne/acne scars. Those who felt the editing made them more aware of their skin lesions were significantly more likely to feel they needed to see a dermatologist (P = .02, 95% CI).
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
Photograph editing is common among young adults using Instagram, especially in individuals with acne/acne scars. The effect of this behavior may be a motivating factor for individuals seeking dermatologic care.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
2732-2735Informations de copyright
© 2020 Wiley Periodicals LLC.
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