# France’s dermatology crisis leaves patients struggling to get appointments

https://mins.news/en/video/127618

- France 24 English, 2026-11-03 17:35 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBJB4NOVZjw

> About 200,000 skin cancers are diagnosed in France each year, while growing demand is making dermatology appointments harder to secure. Half of the country’s dermatologists are nearing retirement, and only about 100 new specialists are trained annually. Some are exploring innovative ways to address the shortage.

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