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Is the internet the best resource for blushers?

Marios Nicolaou1, Aris Sterodimas, Marc C Swan

  • 1Dept. of Vascular Surgery, Mount Vernon and Hillingdon NHS trust, Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, HA6 2RN, UK.

Clinical Autonomic Research : Official Journal of the Clinical Autonomic Research Society
|December 16, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Blushing is a distressing condition, but the internet offers a private way to find accurate information and support. A specialized website effectively educated shy individuals seeking help for blushing.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Dermatology
  • Medical Informatics

Background:

  • Blushing causes significant distress and social isolation.
  • Sufferers often face inaccurate information and inadequate support.
  • Health care discussions about blushing can be embarrassing for patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an informational website for individuals with blushing.
  • To analyze internet-based information seeking behaviors for a sensitive condition.
  • To assess the utility of online resources for shy patient populations.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of website traffic (hits) and information requests.
  • Tracking user demographics and inquiry types.
  • Utilizing a generalized hyperhidrosis, blushing, and sympathectomy information website (www.sympathectomy.co.uk).

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Main Results:

  • The website received a higher proportion of inquiries from blushing sufferers (75%) compared to hyperhidrosis patients (25%).
  • Internet access provides a non-embarrassing channel for seeking help.
  • A well-designed website can cater to the needs of information-seeking, shy individuals.

Conclusions:

  • A dedicated, accurate, and user-focused website can effectively educate individuals about blushing.
  • Online platforms serve as a crucial, discreet resource for sensitive health conditions.
  • Internet interventions show promise in supporting shy patient groups.