Robert John Vanaria, Michael Povelaitis, Riya Khokhal, Shannon Meledathu, Claudia Green, Robin Ashinoff, Mariela Mitre
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Unlabelled: We reviewed 30 of the top-viewed Instagram videos using the hashtags #retinoid and #retinol to assess reliability using the DISCERN instrument. Dermatologists produced more accurate content than laypeople, though important details such as treatment risks were often omitted. Our findings highlight the need for health professionals to balance accessibility with accuracy to provide trustworthy dermatologic information on social media.