Key clinical point: Online search engines influence both level of concern and scheduling of future appointments in pediatric dermatology.

Major finding: About 15% of respondents became more concerned about the pediatric skin condition after searching online, and 20% made appointments sooner because of the information they gleaned from their searches.

Study details: A survey of 220 parents/guardians and pediatric patients who had appointments in pediatric dermatology at a University of Minnesota clinic.

Disclosures: The researchers reported having no financial disclosures.