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Analyzing Trends: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Quality and Content of Melanoma-Related Videos on TikTok

  • By

  • Nazaneen Saleh

  • Alexa Rahaman

  • Emily Siegel

  • August 25, 2026

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    The study evaluates the content and quality of melanoma-related TikTok videos, highlighting the platform's role in health information dissemination.

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    Among 32 analyzed videos, 56% were created by physicians, with dermatologists comprising 72% of these physician creators.

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    The mean DISCERN score for all videos was 2.08, indicating a need for improved quality in melanoma-related content on TikTok.

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    Physician-produced videos scored higher than nonphysician videos, with mean DISCERN scores of 2.3 versus 1.79, respectively.

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    Longer and educational videos received higher quality scores and audience engagement compared to shorter and anecdotal content.

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What’s Trending: Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Content and Quality of Popular Melanoma Videos on TikTok

  • by Nazaneen Saleh, Alexa Rahaman, Emily Siegel

  • August 25, 2026

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