Limitations: The questions of the “eczeMABs” subreddit subscribers may not reflect the questions of all atopic dermatitis patients. Usage instructions (13.4%) and general experience (8.0%) were common question categories as well. The greatest proportion of questions was related to side effects (36.3%), with patients most frequently inquiring about flares (25/95), ocular effects (17/95), and dry skin (10/95). Results: 262 questions from 189 posts were analyzed. Each question was then separated into categories and subcategories for analysis. Methods: The authors analyzed all questions posted on the “eczeMABs” subreddit.
Objective: To uncover atopic dermatitis patients’ dupilumab-related information needs. Reddit, the seventh most visited website in the US, contains the popular “eczeMABs” subreddit, a forum dedicated to discussing monoclonal antibody therapy for atopic dermatitis.
Abstract Background: Atopic dermatitis patients are turning to social media to seek guidance and source medical information.
