# France’s dermatology crisis leaves patients desperate for appointments

https://mins.news/en/item/127601

- France 24, 2026-11-03 17:34 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/france-in-focus/20261103-france-s-dermatology-crisis-patients-desperate-for-appointments

> Around 200,000 skin cancer cases are diagnosed in France each year, while growing demand is making dermatology appointments harder to get. Half the country’s dermatologists are nearing retirement, and about 100 new specialists are trained annually. Some are seeking innovative ways to address the shortage.

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