JMIR Dermatology

Anterior cervical hypertrichosis, also known as hairy throat syndrome, is a rare and typically benign condition characterized by a well-defined patch of terminal hair on the front of the neck. Although it is often an isolated finding, it may sometimes be associated with neurological or developmental abnormalities, which makes clinical awareness important. We report the case of a healthy 4-year-old girl who presented with congenital localized excessive hair growth over the anterior cervical region. The patch had remained unchanged since birth and was not associated with any skin changes or systemic symptoms. Her physical and neurological examinations were normal, and imaging studies ruled out underlying spinal or soft tissue anomalies. Although she had a resolved history of ptosis and was under follow-up for hypermetropia, no other abnormalities were identified. A sibling history of spina bifida prompted a more detailed evaluation, which returned normal results. This case highlights the importance of recognizing anterior cervical hypertrichosis as a rare but distinct clinical entity. Recognition of this benign entity is important to guide appropriate evaluation, avoid excessive investigations, and reduce caregiver anxiety.

Social media is a prevalent source of health information for young adults and offers a scalable platform for skin cancer prevention messaging, including sun safety. Despite high awareness among young adults that UV radiation is a potent carcinogen, both intentional and unintentional exposure remain common. Group-targeted and tailored digital campaigns may help counter protanning norms and strengthen protective behaviors to reduce long-term risk.

The trend of homemade sunscreen recipes has rapidly gained popularity over the last decade, being largely fueled by social media influencers, natural health blogs, and the growing mistrust of large health organizations like the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Consumers are increasingly drawn to products labeled “,” “,” “” and “,” often conflating these terms with safety and effectiveness. However, when applied to sun protection, these assumptions can be dangerously misleading. According to the FDA, there is no verified mathematical formula that can be used to determine an accurate sun protection factor (SPF) rating for the amount of zinc oxide used in many of the recipes found online.

Many users have now switched to using short video platforms as the main channel in their search for skin health information. With high internet penetration and a large market for the skincare industry, short video platforms play an important role in the “beauty discovery” process and purchase decisions. However, the increasing consumption of skin health content is also accompanied by the risk of misinformation, uneven content quality, and the dominance of creators who are not health professionals. Therefore, it is important to determine what factors affect the use of short video platforms in the search for skin health information.

Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT are increasingly used by the public to seek health-related information. However, the accuracy and quality of artificial intelligence–generated dermatological guidance, particularly regarding sun protection and skin cancer prevention, have not been systematically assessed.

Fractional radio frequency microneedling (FRM) is an effective nonsurgical facelift modality supported by growing clinical evidence. While generally well tolerated, postprocedural erythema, pain, swelling, and bruising typically last up to 7 days. Other serious complications include prolonged swelling, infection, persistent grid mark, burns, and hypo- or hyperpigmentation. Recombinant human collagen has demonstrated potent wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties, which could be harnessed for post-FRM recovery.

Acne is a chronic skin condition that primarily affects adolescents and young adults but can persist into adulthood. It can have repercussions on physical and mental health, self-esteem, and body image. The increasing use of social media for health information and peer support offers an opportunity to explore real-life experiences with acne.

While deep learning–based methods are the potential technological solutions for the diagnosis of skin Neglected Tropical Diseases (skin NTDs), limited efforts were seen toward the use of such tools in Ethiopia. Data scarcity, methods, and models selection issues created further challenges in an attempt to close the previous gap.

Chronic dermatologic conditions such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and hidradenitis suppurativa are associated with a high burden of psychiatric comorbidities, including depression, anxiety, and suicidality. Despite growing awareness of the psychosocial impact of skin diseases, mental health needs remain underaddressed in dermatologic care. Digital technologies (including teledermatology, mobile health apps, and internet-delivered psychotherapies) offer promising avenues for integrating psychotherapeutic and psychiatric interventions into dermatology. However, the scope, effectiveness, and implementation of such informatics-based approaches remain poorly mapped in the literature.

Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a rare, chronic, systemic inflammatory disease with an unpredictable and heterogeneous clinical course characterized by chronic symptoms and periods of flaring. GPP presents diagnostic challenges due to its rarity and high similarity to other dermatologic diseases.

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Dermatologic conditions such as acne, psoriasis, and dermatitis commonly affect young adults and may contribute to psychological distress. While prior studies have suggested an association between skin disease and anxiety, longitudinal population-level evidence in young adults remains limited.