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Source: Freepik; Credit: Freepik; CCBY A new analysis reveals most TikTok content about hidradenitis suppurativa in skin of color is created by patients, while little content is created with physician involvement. (Toronto, March 2, 2026) A new study published in JMIR Dermatology shows that TikTok has become a major source of education and support for people with skin of color living with hidradenitis suppurativa—a chronic, painful inflammatory skin disease that disproportionately affects people of color. Characterized by painful lumps, abscesses, and scarring, hidradenitis suppurativa is frequently misdiagnosed or caught late. As a result, many patients are bypassing traditional channels and turning to social media forRead More →

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JMIR Publications recently published “Patients’ Experiences of Telemedicine for Their Skin Problems: Qualitative Study” in JMIR Dermatology which reported that this qualitative study aimed to explore patients’ perceptions of a teledermatology service linking public primary care clinics to the national specialist dermatology clinic in Singapore. Semistructured in-depth interviews were conducted with patients who had been referred to the teledermatology service. The following 3 themes were identified from the data of patients’ experiences: Positive perceptions of teledermatology Concerns about teledermatology  Ideas for improving the teledermatology service The patients found the teledermatology service convenient, saving them time and expense and liberating them from the stresses incurred whenRead More →