Consumer interest in topical cannabidiol: An examination of online search trends from 2015 to 2019

Clin Dermatol. 2021 Nov-Dec;39(6):1014-1017. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2020.11.007. Epub 2020 Nov 25.

Abstract

Cannabinoids represent a diverse group of pharmacologic compounds that have recently grown in popularity for its use in medicine. One of the cannabinoids of the Cannabis plant is cannabidiol (CBD), which is a compound known to regulate physiologic processes. Despite limited high-quality clinical evidence, topical CBD-containing products are frequently marketed to consumers as possessing antiinflammatory, hydrating, moisturizing, and wrinkle-reducing properties. Here, we explored the trends in consumer interest for topical CBD products by querying a popular online search engine database from 2015 to 2019 to offer valuable insights.

MeSH terms

  • Cannabidiol*
  • Humans

Substances

  • Cannabidiol