368 An analysis of telangiectasia-related social media videos

Recent studies have reported a notable rise in social media use (i.e., TikTok) by dermatologists to educate users about dermatological conditions. Similarly, patients utilizing obtain information. Due the nature of Tik-Tok, specifically, any user is permitted create and post content with very few regulations that might ensure accuracy. Thus, arises likelihood inaccurate medical information propagated on media, potentially misleading disease management. We analyzed top 10 posts from each 13 most searched hashtags TikTok relating either state or treatment options for lower extremity telangiectasias/spider veins. Information regarding creator, type, engagement was gathered individually. Of posts, 59.2% were published providers while 40.8% influencers businesses med spas, equipment suppliers). 81.5% total classified as educational, 13.1% advertisement, 5.4% promotional. The proportion creators producing educational who are not licensed trained healthcare emphasizes opportunity be spread via media. This study highlights need engage apps correct unreliable well prioritize patient education during clinical encounters vein pathology treatment.