Seasonal Variations in Public Interest in Dermatological Conditions in Turkey: Google Trends Analysis

The study analyzed Google search trends in Türkiye from January 2022 to January 2025 to identify seasonal variations in public interest in ten dermatological conditions. Using Turkish-language search terms, the researchers found significant seasonal variations in search trends for conditions such as tinea pedis, skin cancer, pruritus, melasma, hair loss, psoriasis, scabies, and urticaria. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used to statistically evaluate these differences, highlighting how public interest in these conditions fluctuates with the seasons.