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Images of flawless skin, sculpted features, and curated aesthetics inundate user feeds, potentially shaping their self\u2010perceptions and aspirations. The rise of influencers, dermatologist social media engagement, and beauty campaigns sharing skincare routines and product recommendations wield substantial influence over individual appearance\u2010related decisions.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Aims<\/jats:title><jats:p>The main aim of this study is to determine the pattern of behavior in using social media to seek dermatological procedures and skin care routine.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>We conducted a nationwide, online cross\u2010sectional study targeting the general Saudi population. Our survey aimed to understand participant social media behaviors and gather insights into skincare products, cosmetic procedures, and makeup habits.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Gender\u2010related differences emerged in seeking skincare advice. Females preferred dermatologists on social media (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001) and beauty influencers (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001), whereas men leaned towards pharmacists (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001). Women displayed stronger engagement with dermatologist social media reputation regarding non\u2010cosmetic concerns (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001), education (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001), and social media impact on cosmetic decisions (p\u2009=\u20090.001). They frequently sought dermatologists on social media before appointments (p\u2009=\u20090.001), whereas men emphasized dermatologists' fame (p\u2009=\u20090.024). Common cosmetic barriers included high costs (62.5%), complications (40.3%), and trust issues (40.2%). Women underwent various cosmetic procedures (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.05), influenced by social media in their decisions and skincare routines.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Our study reveals significant gender\u2010based disparities in seeking skincare advice. Women rely on social media, clinics, friends, and beauty influencers, whereas men prefer pharmacists. Additionally, women depend on dermatologists' social media reputation and conduct thorough pre\u2010appointment research. 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