Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
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The Dermatologists industry is growing, due in large part to the aging population and the mounting awareness of the dangers of sun exposure. However, the industry is highly competitive. It is dominated by small establishments, and dermatologists are competing with lower-cost providers of similar services, such as medical spas. In response, dermatologists are progressively focusing on subspecialties, such as cosmetic dermatology or dermapathology. Costs are also on the rise due to a growing shortage of dermatologists, particularly for rural areas.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry SWOT Analysis Chapter
The Dermatologists industry is in the growth stage of its industry life cycle. Demand for dermatologists has been driven in part by rising rates of skin cancer. Skin cancer is currently the most common form of cancer and the American Cancer Society estimates that US physicians diagnose more than 2 million cases of skin cancer each year. Melanoma diagnoses, for example, have increased from 47,700 in 2000 to 68,130 by 2010. Meanwhile, the number of Mohs surgeries performed under Medicare to remove nonmelanoma cancer grew 236% between 1999 and 2009. Demand for cosmetic dermatologists has also fueled growth for the industry. Dermatologists are increasingly expanding their array of procedures to include anti-aging treatments such as dermabrasion, laser treatment and Botox... purchase to read more