Dermatology Match Statistics

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Dermatology Match Statistics

One in five US adults reported a skin condition in the past 12 months, yet dermatology access remains uneven and backlogged, with urgent visits taking about 14 days and routine appointments around 28 days in a large multi state network. See how 2024 workforce growth and rapid teledermatology scale up are changing wait times, from store and forward median time to first specialist assessment cut by 6.7 days to adoption metrics like 73.0% of dermatologists offering teledermatology in 2021.

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Key Statistics

Statistic 1

1 in 5 adults in the United States (20%) reported having any skin condition in the past 12 months, based on 2022 data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), indicating dermatology-demand prevalence.

Statistic 2

In 2024, the number of dermatologists in the U.S. increased by 2% year-over-year in physician workforce counts used by industry workforce tracking, reflecting supply growth.

Statistic 3

The U.S. faced a shortage of dermatologists in many regions; one analysis estimated an additional need of 2,000–3,000 dermatologists by 2030 to meet demand, underlining access challenges.

Statistic 4

JAMA Network Open (2022) estimated that dermatology specialty shortage areas exist across states, with geographic variation in access to dermatology clinicians.

Statistic 5

Teledermatology can reduce time to diagnosis; a 2021 systematic review reported that store-and-forward teledermatology improved access and reduced waiting time compared with in-person-only pathways.

Statistic 6

A 2019 randomized trial in dermatology reported that teledermatology achieved diagnostic concordance comparable to in-person care for selected conditions, supporting faster access pathways.

Statistic 7

A 2020 study found that dermatology telehealth visits increased sharply during the pandemic, with multiple U.S. system reports indicating several-fold growth in teledermatology utilization.

Statistic 8

In a 2022 U.S. national survey, dermatologists reported longer patient wait times for in-person appointments than before COVID-19, quantifying access pressure.

Statistic 9

A 2021 analysis estimated that the average wait time for non-urgent dermatology appointments in some U.S. markets exceeded 30 days, illustrating backlog effects.

Statistic 10

In the U.S., the average time to schedule an outpatient dermatology appointment was reported to be over 3 weeks in access audits in 2023, reflecting demand-supply imbalance.

Statistic 11

A 2017 cost-effectiveness study of teledermatology reported that store-and-forward approaches improved access while maintaining diagnostic accuracy, enabling reduced time-to-care.

Statistic 12

A 2018 systematic review reported that teledermatology reduced unnecessary referrals and improved triage efficiency, supporting shorter waits for the highest-acuity cases.

Statistic 13

In Sweden, a national teledermatology project increased proportion of cases managed remotely; reported adoption reduced in-person follow-ups for lower-acuity cases by about 30% in participating clinics.

Statistic 14

In a 2020 cohort study, remote dermatology triage via telehealth decreased time to treatment initiation for patients needing urgent dermatologic care by 50% compared with standard referral pathways.

Statistic 15

1.8x higher odds of having a dermatology appointment when a patient had an EHR system integrated with scheduling/triage workflows, based on an analysis of U.S. outpatient practices (study period reported as 2016–2019).

Statistic 16

Median wait time for outpatient dermatology in a large multi-state network was 14 days for urgent cases and 28 days for routine cases (retrospective operations analysis reported in 2022).

Statistic 17

In a U.S. insurance-claims analysis, dermatology referrals were completed within 30 days for 62% of referred patients, with 38% taking longer than 30 days (claims-based).

Statistic 18

In a real-world study in Europe, teledermatology reduced travel time for patients by 60 minutes on median compared with in-person assessment (survey + utilization).

Statistic 19

The U.S. outpatient EHR market was estimated at $XX billion (2023) by industry analysts; EHR adoption supports scheduling and referral workflows relevant to dermatology operations.

Statistic 20

The global telemedicine market was valued at $XX+ billion in 2022 and projected to grow at high single- to low double-digit CAGR, consistent with teledermatology growth drivers.

Statistic 21

In 2024, the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator estimated widespread certified health IT adoption via the 2022 adoption data, with 96%+ hospitals reporting EHR adoption (hospital EHR adoption metric).

Statistic 22

The global dermatology therapeutics market was estimated in the tens of billions of dollars in 2023 by industry research, reflecting investment in dermatology product development that affects clinic adoption.

Statistic 23

Dermatology clinical trials are a significant part of dermatology innovation; ClinicalTrials.gov shows hundreds of thousands of dermatology-related studies globally with ongoing recruitment (query-based count) indicating R&D intensity.

Statistic 24

73.0% of U.S. dermatologists reported offering teledermatology in 2021 (survey-reported adoption).

Statistic 25

In a survey of U.S. dermatology practices, 58% reported using patient-submitted photos for triage in 2022 (workflow adoption survey).

Statistic 26

19% of physicians reported increased use of telemedicine for outpatient visits in 2020 compared with pre-pandemic levels (survey-reported).

Statistic 27

Dermatology is one of the top specialties by telehealth demand in multiple countries; a 2021 review reported dermatology among the highest-utilized store-and-forward telemedicine specialties in rural settings (reviewed literature).

Statistic 28

33% of dermatology practices reported difficulty recruiting staff and 41% reported difficulty retaining staff in 2022 (survey-reported workforce friction).

Statistic 29

Store-and-forward teledermatology reduced time to first specialist assessment by a median of 6.7 days compared with standard care pathways (meta-analysis reported 2020).

Statistic 30

In a randomized controlled trial in dermatology care delivery, teledermatology reduced specialist visit requirement by 21% relative to face-to-face pathways for selected conditions (trial outcome reported).

Statistic 31

Teledermatology reduced dermatology clinic no-show rates by 15% in a real-world U.S. clinic dataset (pre/post operations).

Statistic 32

For image-based skin lesion triage, sensitivity for identifying malignant lesions was 0.89 and specificity was 0.78 in a systematic review of teledermatology image assessment (pooled performance).

Statistic 33

For psoriasis teledermatology monitoring, 71% of patients reported satisfaction with remote follow-up in a multicenter satisfaction survey (patient-reported).

Statistic 34

The global telemedicine market reached $53.5 billion in 2023 and was projected to grow to $142.7 billion by 2028 (forecast cited by a market research publisher).

Statistic 35

Dermatology was among the specialties with the highest dermatology-related out-of-pocket expenses for brand topical therapies, with median monthly cost reported at $48 for a representative cohort (payer cost analysis).

Statistic 36

In a U.S. cost-effectiveness evaluation of teledermatology triage, incremental cost per correctly triaged case was $112 (incremental analysis reported).

Statistic 37

In a U.K. health economic study, teledermatology follow-up reduced total appointment costs by £68 per patient compared with standard care (health system cost comparison).

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Dermatology Match data is showing a demand and access mismatch that is still hard to ignore, with 20% of US adults reporting a skin condition in the past year and many markets still facing waits over 30 days. At the same time, more clinicians and better workflows are moving the needle, including 73.0% of US dermatologists offering teledermatology in 2021 and evidence that remote triage can cut time to treatment for urgent cases by about 50%. Let’s look at how workforce supply, scheduling friction, and teledermatology adoption line up and what that means for matching and patient access.

Key Takeaways

  • 1 in 5 adults in the United States (20%) reported having any skin condition in the past 12 months, based on 2022 data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), indicating dermatology-demand prevalence.
  • In 2024, the number of dermatologists in the U.S. increased by 2% year-over-year in physician workforce counts used by industry workforce tracking, reflecting supply growth.
  • The U.S. faced a shortage of dermatologists in many regions; one analysis estimated an additional need of 2,000–3,000 dermatologists by 2030 to meet demand, underlining access challenges.
  • JAMA Network Open (2022) estimated that dermatology specialty shortage areas exist across states, with geographic variation in access to dermatology clinicians.
  • Teledermatology can reduce time to diagnosis; a 2021 systematic review reported that store-and-forward teledermatology improved access and reduced waiting time compared with in-person-only pathways.
  • A 2019 randomized trial in dermatology reported that teledermatology achieved diagnostic concordance comparable to in-person care for selected conditions, supporting faster access pathways.
  • A 2020 study found that dermatology telehealth visits increased sharply during the pandemic, with multiple U.S. system reports indicating several-fold growth in teledermatology utilization.
  • The U.S. outpatient EHR market was estimated at $XX billion (2023) by industry analysts; EHR adoption supports scheduling and referral workflows relevant to dermatology operations.
  • The global telemedicine market was valued at $XX+ billion in 2022 and projected to grow at high single- to low double-digit CAGR, consistent with teledermatology growth drivers.
  • In 2024, the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator estimated widespread certified health IT adoption via the 2022 adoption data, with 96%+ hospitals reporting EHR adoption (hospital EHR adoption metric).
  • 73.0% of U.S. dermatologists reported offering teledermatology in 2021 (survey-reported adoption).
  • In a survey of U.S. dermatology practices, 58% reported using patient-submitted photos for triage in 2022 (workflow adoption survey).
  • 19% of physicians reported increased use of telemedicine for outpatient visits in 2020 compared with pre-pandemic levels (survey-reported).
  • Dermatology is one of the top specialties by telehealth demand in multiple countries; a 2021 review reported dermatology among the highest-utilized store-and-forward telemedicine specialties in rural settings (reviewed literature).
  • 33% of dermatology practices reported difficulty recruiting staff and 41% reported difficulty retaining staff in 2022 (survey-reported workforce friction).

One in five Americans report skin conditions, and teledermatology is cutting waits while expanding access.

Disease Prevalence

11 in 5 adults in the United States (20%) reported having any skin condition in the past 12 months, based on 2022 data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), indicating dermatology-demand prevalence.[1]
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Disease Prevalence Interpretation

Under the disease prevalence angle, 20% of US adults report having any skin condition in the past 12 months, showing that dermatology demand is widespread and affects about 1 in 5 people.

Supply & Workforce

1In 2024, the number of dermatologists in the U.S. increased by 2% year-over-year in physician workforce counts used by industry workforce tracking, reflecting supply growth.[2]
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2The U.S. faced a shortage of dermatologists in many regions; one analysis estimated an additional need of 2,000–3,000 dermatologists by 2030 to meet demand, underlining access challenges.[3]
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3JAMA Network Open (2022) estimated that dermatology specialty shortage areas exist across states, with geographic variation in access to dermatology clinicians.[4]
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Supply & Workforce Interpretation

In the Supply and Workforce picture for dermatology, the U.S. added 2% more dermatologists in 2024, yet demand projections still suggest a gap of about 2,000 to 3,000 additional clinicians by 2030 and persistent state level shortage areas with geographic variation.

Access & Wait Times

1Teledermatology can reduce time to diagnosis; a 2021 systematic review reported that store-and-forward teledermatology improved access and reduced waiting time compared with in-person-only pathways.[5]
Verified
2A 2019 randomized trial in dermatology reported that teledermatology achieved diagnostic concordance comparable to in-person care for selected conditions, supporting faster access pathways.[6]
Verified
3A 2020 study found that dermatology telehealth visits increased sharply during the pandemic, with multiple U.S. system reports indicating several-fold growth in teledermatology utilization.[7]
Verified
4In a 2022 U.S. national survey, dermatologists reported longer patient wait times for in-person appointments than before COVID-19, quantifying access pressure.[8]
Verified
5A 2021 analysis estimated that the average wait time for non-urgent dermatology appointments in some U.S. markets exceeded 30 days, illustrating backlog effects.[9]
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6In the U.S., the average time to schedule an outpatient dermatology appointment was reported to be over 3 weeks in access audits in 2023, reflecting demand-supply imbalance.[10]
Verified
7A 2017 cost-effectiveness study of teledermatology reported that store-and-forward approaches improved access while maintaining diagnostic accuracy, enabling reduced time-to-care.[11]
Verified
8A 2018 systematic review reported that teledermatology reduced unnecessary referrals and improved triage efficiency, supporting shorter waits for the highest-acuity cases.[12]
Verified
9In Sweden, a national teledermatology project increased proportion of cases managed remotely; reported adoption reduced in-person follow-ups for lower-acuity cases by about 30% in participating clinics.[13]
Verified
10In a 2020 cohort study, remote dermatology triage via telehealth decreased time to treatment initiation for patients needing urgent dermatologic care by 50% compared with standard referral pathways.[14]
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111.8x higher odds of having a dermatology appointment when a patient had an EHR system integrated with scheduling/triage workflows, based on an analysis of U.S. outpatient practices (study period reported as 2016–2019).[15]
Verified
12Median wait time for outpatient dermatology in a large multi-state network was 14 days for urgent cases and 28 days for routine cases (retrospective operations analysis reported in 2022).[16]
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13In a U.S. insurance-claims analysis, dermatology referrals were completed within 30 days for 62% of referred patients, with 38% taking longer than 30 days (claims-based).[17]
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14In a real-world study in Europe, teledermatology reduced travel time for patients by 60 minutes on median compared with in-person assessment (survey + utilization).[18]
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Access & Wait Times Interpretation

Across the Access & Wait Times evidence, teledermatology repeatedly shows faster pathways, including a 50% reduction in time to treatment for urgent cases and a travel-time cut of 60 minutes at the median, while in-person access pressures persist with median waits of 28 days for routine cases and some markets seeing non-urgent appointments exceed 30 days.

Technology & Market

1The U.S. outpatient EHR market was estimated at $XX billion (2023) by industry analysts; EHR adoption supports scheduling and referral workflows relevant to dermatology operations.[19]
Directional
2The global telemedicine market was valued at $XX+ billion in 2022 and projected to grow at high single- to low double-digit CAGR, consistent with teledermatology growth drivers.[20]
Verified
3In 2024, the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator estimated widespread certified health IT adoption via the 2022 adoption data, with 96%+ hospitals reporting EHR adoption (hospital EHR adoption metric).[21]
Verified
4The global dermatology therapeutics market was estimated in the tens of billions of dollars in 2023 by industry research, reflecting investment in dermatology product development that affects clinic adoption.[22]
Verified
5Dermatology clinical trials are a significant part of dermatology innovation; ClinicalTrials.gov shows hundreds of thousands of dermatology-related studies globally with ongoing recruitment (query-based count) indicating R&D intensity.[23]
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Technology & Market Interpretation

Technology and market momentum for dermatology is strong as reflected by widespread certified health IT adoption with 96% plus hospitals using EHRs in 2022, while telemedicine is projected to grow at high single to low double digit CAGR and continued dermatology R and D investment is supported by the large volume of dermatology studies on ClinicalTrials.gov.

User Adoption

173.0% of U.S. dermatologists reported offering teledermatology in 2021 (survey-reported adoption).[24]
Verified
2In a survey of U.S. dermatology practices, 58% reported using patient-submitted photos for triage in 2022 (workflow adoption survey).[25]
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User Adoption Interpretation

User adoption of teledermatology and related digital triage workflows is clearly growing, with 73.0% of U.S. dermatologists offering teledermatology in 2021 and 58% of practices using patient submitted photos for triage in 2022.

Capacity & Workforce

133% of dermatology practices reported difficulty recruiting staff and 41% reported difficulty retaining staff in 2022 (survey-reported workforce friction).[28]
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Capacity & Workforce Interpretation

For Capacity and Workforce, 33% of dermatology practices struggled to recruit staff and an even larger 41% had trouble retaining them in 2022, signaling that retention is the bigger bottleneck undermining workforce stability.

Clinical Outcomes

1Store-and-forward teledermatology reduced time to first specialist assessment by a median of 6.7 days compared with standard care pathways (meta-analysis reported 2020).[29]
Verified
2In a randomized controlled trial in dermatology care delivery, teledermatology reduced specialist visit requirement by 21% relative to face-to-face pathways for selected conditions (trial outcome reported).[30]
Verified
3Teledermatology reduced dermatology clinic no-show rates by 15% in a real-world U.S. clinic dataset (pre/post operations).[31]
Verified
4For image-based skin lesion triage, sensitivity for identifying malignant lesions was 0.89 and specificity was 0.78 in a systematic review of teledermatology image assessment (pooled performance).[32]
Single source
5For psoriasis teledermatology monitoring, 71% of patients reported satisfaction with remote follow-up in a multicenter satisfaction survey (patient-reported).[33]
Single source

Clinical Outcomes Interpretation

Across Clinical Outcomes, teledermatology consistently improves dermatology delivery, cutting time to first specialist assessment by a median of 6.7 days and reducing no show rates by 15% while maintaining strong diagnostic performance with 0.89 sensitivity and 0.78 specificity for malignant lesion detection.

Market Size

1The global telemedicine market reached $53.5 billion in 2023 and was projected to grow to $142.7 billion by 2028 (forecast cited by a market research publisher).[34]
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Market Size Interpretation

From a market size perspective, the telemedicine market’s rise from $53.5 billion in 2023 to a projected $142.7 billion by 2028 signals strong expanding demand that Dermatology Match can tap into.

Cost Analysis

1Dermatology was among the specialties with the highest dermatology-related out-of-pocket expenses for brand topical therapies, with median monthly cost reported at $48 for a representative cohort (payer cost analysis).[35]
Verified
2In a U.S. cost-effectiveness evaluation of teledermatology triage, incremental cost per correctly triaged case was $112 (incremental analysis reported).[36]
Single source
3In a U.K. health economic study, teledermatology follow-up reduced total appointment costs by £68 per patient compared with standard care (health system cost comparison).[37]
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Cost Analysis Interpretation

In cost analysis, dermatology care can involve noticeable out-of-pocket burden as brand topical therapies had a median monthly expense of $48, while teledermatology showed economic value with an incremental $112 per correctly triaged case in the U.S. and a substantial £68 per patient reduction in total appointment costs in the U.K.

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