Key Takeaways
- US dermatology visits increased 140% from 2005 to 2015
- Annual cost of atopic dermatitis in the US is $5.3 billion
- Psoriasis costs US $112 billion annually including indirect costs
- Solar urticaria affects 1 in 10,000 people
- Atopic dermatitis affects up to 20% of children and 3% of adults worldwide
- Acne vulgaris affects approximately 85% of adolescents aged 12-24
- Family history increases psoriasis risk 6- to 10-fold
- Smoking doubles the risk of psoriasis
- Obesity increases psoriasis risk by 20-50%
- In the United States, skin cancer is the most common cancer, with more than 5.4 million cases of basal and squamous cell skin cancer treated annually
- Globally, melanoma skin cancer causes around 57,000 deaths per year according to 2020 estimates
- About 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70
- Methotrexate remission rates for psoriasis reach 40% at 6 months
- Topical corticosteroids clear 80% of mild psoriasis cases
- Biologics like secukinumab achieve PASI 90 in 70-80% of psoriasis patients
Dermatology demand and costs are soaring, with conditions like eczema and psoriasis driving billions annually.
Economic and Societal Impact
Economic and Societal Impact Interpretation
Prevalence and Incidence
Prevalence and Incidence Interpretation
Risk Factors and Causes
Risk Factors and Causes Interpretation
Skin Cancer Statistics
Skin Cancer Statistics Interpretation
Treatment and Management
Treatment and Management Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.
AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree
Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.
AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree
All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.
AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree
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