The Utilization of YouTube as a Resource on Hair Loss Treatments

DiscussionOur data demonstrate the extensive use of YouTube for hair loss treatment information. While YouTube can be a valuable resource for patients, videos are often biased and can misinform patients. Moreover, the lack of a central review process or governing body to validate claims made in videos can be a safety concern.EBM Level VThis journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authorswww.springer.com/00266.
Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research