# France’s dermatology crisis: Patients desperate for appointments

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/frances-dermatology-crisis-patients-desperate-for-appointments/
- Published: 2026-11-03T17:34:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T20:06:29+00:00
- Original publisher: France 24 (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/france-in-focus/20261103-france-s-dermatology-crisis-patients-desperate-for-appointments
- Topics: Europe, Government, Health, Medicine, Politics, World

## Key points

- Dermatology appointments are increasingly hard to obtain in France.
- Around 200,000 skin cancer cases are diagnosed each year.
- Half of French dermatologists are over 60.

## Summary

France is facing a shortage of dermatologists as demand for skin checks and treatment grows, making appointments difficult to secure. The pressure matters because delayed assessments can leave serious conditions undetected, including melanoma.

About 200,000 skin cancer cases are diagnosed in France each year, while only around 100 dermatologists are trained annually; the government plans to add 27 trainees a year. Half of dermatologists are over 60 and nearing retirement. The report also describes GPs being trained to assess suspicious lesions and other ways to expand access to care.

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