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April 6, 2026Journal of Drugs in Dermatology

Patient Interest in Dermatologists in the United States: A 20-Year Google Trends and Workforce Analysis

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YAYagiz Matthew AkiskaUniversity of Maryland, BaltimoreSVSavanna I VidalGeorge Washington UniversityMNMana NasseriChildren's National

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Implication

Analysis reveals geographic disparities in dermatologist demand and availability, suggesting workforce strategies for equitable care.

Key Points

  • This analysis examines patient interest in dermatologists over 20 years to understand geographic disparities in availability.
  • Utilized Google Trends data to assess public interest in dermatologists over two decades.
  • Conducted a workforce analysis to evaluate dermatologist distribution across regions.
  • Identified key areas with significant demand that are underserved by dermatologists.
  • Found substantial geographic disparities in the availability of dermatologists.
  • Highlighted regions with high demand but low supply of dermatologic care.
  • Indicated a need for targeted workforce distribution strategies to improve access.

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Akiska et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d34dd49c07852e0af97648https://doi.org/10.36849/jdd.9505
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