Diet and Psoriasis-Related Information on Instagram: A Quality and Content Analysis of Posts Under Popular Psoriasis Hashtags.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated skin condition. Evidence supporting dietary management of psoriasis is limited. However, People Living with Psoriasis (PLwP) trial dietary interventions as a management strategy, often taken from popular literature. Social media is a popular source of nutrition information. However, little is known about the dietary information suggested for psoriasis on these platforms. The aim of this study was to explore the dietary approaches suggested for psoriasis on Instagram and evaluate their quality.

Methodology

Cross-sectional content analysis of Instagram posts providing dietary information for plaque psoriasis management, posted under the 12 most popular psoriasis hashtags. Posts were evaluated for quality using the DISCERN instr

SUBMITTER: Cowan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11880412 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature