The demand for dermatologic care throughout the United States has increased due to a variety of reasons, including increased life expectancy, a higher incidence of skin cancer and complex inflammatory skin disorders, and a growing market for surgical and non-invasive dermatology procedures.

โ€œResearch shows that dermatologists tend to be concentrated in cities and there is a shortage of these specialists in rural areas, but little is known about trends over time,โ€ explains Hao Feng, MD, MHS. โ€œA better understanding of these trends is needed to address workforce disparities that can negatively affect outcomes for patients living in underserved areas.โ€