The Journal of dermatological treatment
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Itch, skin pain, and sleep disturbance are burdensome symptoms in atopic dermatitis (AD) that negatively influence a patient's quality of life (QoL). ⋯ NCT03334396 (BREEZE-AD1) and NCT03334422 (BREEZE-AD2).
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YouTube is increasingly utilized by patients for health information. We aimed to assess the educational quality of YouTube videos about phototherapy and excimer laser for psoriasis. A cross-sectional analysis of YouTube videos was conducted using the search terms psoriasis phototherapy and psoriasis laser. ⋯ Neither the number of views nor interaction differed significantly among videos of varying educational quality, between videos presenting evidence-based versus non-evidence-based claims about psoriasis, and between videos conveying positive versus negative messages regarding medical consultation. Overall, the majority of YouTube videos about phototherapy and excimer laser advertise devices are of fair-to-low educational quality and are not patient-centric. The addition of more videos that accurately and holistically discuss patient-relevant aspects of these therapies may transform YouTube into a more effective resource for informing patient choices.