Descripción:
The global pandemic has seen a massive shift toward remote work and living, with people spending record amounts of time on virtual platforms (herein collectively termed “Zoom”) with evidence indicating that these remote trends will persist even when conditions improve. Zoom has allowed life to go on in an ever-changing world, but may be affecting the way individuals view themselves. The authors have noted a surge in patients citing their appearance on Zoom as a reason to seek care, particularly concerned with acne and wrinkles. A recent analysis of Google search trends during the pandemic showed the terms “acne” and “hair loss” are increasing in this newly virtual reality.2 They attributed this trend to the association of acne and hair loss with anxiety and depression, common psychological conditions during quarantine.
