# Shortage of dermatologists: long waiting times across France

> France is facing a shortage of dermatologists, with only three practitioners per 100,000 inhabitants and entire departments lacking any, making it very difficult to secure appointments.

**In brief**: Health event (severity: notable) nationwide, first detected on 3 November 2026 at 18:24. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 3 November 2026 at 18:24.

- Category: Health
- Severity: Notable
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 3 November 2026 at 18:24
- Updated: 3 November 2026 at 18:24
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/8509-shortage-of-dermatologists-long-waiting-times-across-france

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Pénurie de dermatologues en France : cherche rendez-vous désespérément](https://www.france24.com/fr/%C3%A9missions/c-est-en-france/20261103-p%C3%A9nurie-de-dermatologues-en-france-cherche-rendez-vous-d%C3%A9sesp%C3%A9r%C3%A9ment) — France 24, 3 November 2026 at 18:24

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Shortage of dermatologists: long waiting times across France”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/8509-shortage-of-dermatologists-long-waiting-times-across-france
Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology