# Dermatologist shortage: a patient describes his difficulties

> A patient recounts having to make two hundred phone calls to get an appointment with a dermatologist, illustrating the shortage of specialists in France.

**In brief**: Health event (severity: low) nationwide, first detected on 12 November 2026 at 08:01. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 12 November 2026 at 08:01.

- Category: Health
- Severity: Low
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 12 November 2026 at 08:01
- Updated: 12 November 2026 at 08:01
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/18033-dermatologist-shortage-a-patient-describes-his-difficulties

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Pénurie de dermatos : « J’ai dû passer deux cents coups de fil »](http://www.lavoixdunord.fr/1754148/article/2026-11-12/penurie-de-dermatos-j-ai-du-passer-deux-cents-coups-de-fil) — La Voix du Nord, 12 November 2026 at 08:01

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