Online Dermatology Consultation Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Modality (Real Time, Store and Forward and Other Modalities), End User and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Online Dermatology Consultation Market is accounted for $3.33 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $9.94 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 16.9% during the forecast period. Online dermatology consultations involve a range of technology, including as video consultations and smartphone apps. The store-and-forward modality is one of the various modalities that can be used for teleconsultation in a range of subspecialties, including dermatology. Modern healthcare services and a crucial tool for increasing patients' access to medical care have benefited greatly from recent advancements in the field of telemedicine.

According to a research paper published in the journal JAAD International in December 2020, the proportion of dermatologists who implemented telehealth in their practice increased from 15.0% in 2016 to around 50.0% during the peak level of the pandemic.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increased prevalence of dermatological disorders

The dramatic rise in the prevalence of chronic skin disorders like eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer is the cause of the sudden growth in demand for dermatological treatments. As they avoid travel costs and lower overall healthcare costs, online consultations can be more affordable than conventional in-person sessions. The ageing population, which is more prone to certain skin conditions and dietary changes are also projected to fuel the growth of the global market over the forecast period.

Restraint:

Physicians are using telemedicine less frequently

During the early phases of the epidemic, physicians, particularly dermatologists, drastically boosted their usage of online consultations. Additionally, healthcare facilities are liable for both the high initial cost and continuous maintenance of online dermatological consultation systems. Technology concerns connected to poor video or audio during dermatology consultations due to a lack of the most recent telecommunication devices are one of the factors that are expected to hinder the growth of the market.

Opportunity:

Rising shortage of dermatologists

The decline in the number of dermatologists per million people is one of the major factors influencing the growth of the online dermatology consultation market. Even in some industrialised nations, the lack of dermatologists causes lengthy wait times for patients and a slow reaction time. Due to this, patients and dermatologists will both start using telemedicine to get dermatological care during the projection period.

Threat:

Lack of awareness

Rural people lack the expertise and resources necessary to get these services, which is a significant obstacle to the expansion of the worldwide market for online doctor consultations. Additionally, some patients still believe in direct doctor-patient interactions. Another problem is the expensive expense of setting up the infrastructure. Therefore, these are the issues impeding the market's growth.

COVID-19 Impact:

The market responded favourably to the COVID-19 epidemic. Due to favourable legislation, rising online dermatology consultations, and a drop in in-person doctor visits, the market saw a remarkably high growth rate. To stop the spread of the coronavirus, government officials implemented a number of measures, such as lockdowns and limitations on physical contact, which sharply decreased the number of in-person encounters with healthcare personnel. Additionally, initiatives by a number of organisations to stop the spread of the disease aided market expansion during the projection period.

The store and forward segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The store and forward segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth. The store and forward sectors held the lion's share of the market because to the extensive usage of virtual consultations as a modality for online dermatological consultations. The business is heavily reliant on the store and forward modality due to the increasing demand for dermatological images for the accurate evaluation of disorders. The aggressive usage of this technique to make up for the dermatologist shortage could boost the market share globally.

The homecare segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The homecare segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period, owing to the expanded availability of initiatives by industry participants. The sector is predicted to generate the highest revenues in the global market due to an increase in patients seeking online dermatological consultations from the convenience of their homes. The older population's increased usage of teleconsultation and the ability to properly monitor them remotely in home care settings are some other factors contributing to the segment's growth because they lessen the necessity for hospital visits.

Region with Largest share:

North America is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the quick adoption and use of online platforms by several healthcare facilities. The market is also expected to be driven by a strong U.S. government and an increase in important companies. High-growing nations would contribute to the market growth due to the rising usage of newer technology and improved tele dermatological services, which is projected to lead to a faster rate of market growth in the area.

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia Pacific is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to increase as a result of factors including the existence of a supportive government policy for telemedicine services and the rising demand for online dermatology consultation in important nations. Due to the restricted availability of tele dermatology equipment in developing nations and the less favorable reimbursement prospects would increase at a significantly slower rate.

Key players in the market:

Some of the key players profiled in the Online Dermatology Consultation Market include: Apollo TeleHealth, Amwell, Teladoc Health, Inc., DermatoVirtual, Doctor On Demand, Inc., Lybrate, Inc., HealthHero, DermatologistOnCall, Conexa, Beijing Jingdong Technology Co., Ltd., Doctolib, GE Healthcare, CureSkin, Aerotel Medical Systems Ltd., Honeywell Life Care Solutions, Allscripts Healthcare, LLC, 3Derm, Philips Healthcare, MetaOptima and McKesson Corporation.

Key Developments:

In February 2022, Teladoc Health Inc. launched Chronic Care Complete, a chronic condition management solution that helps individuals living with multiple chronic conditions to improve their health outcomes.

In March 2021, Doctolib introduced a new generation of medical software called Doctolib medecin. This software combines features like intelligent document management, invoicing, and teletransmission on mobile devices with the sharing of online prescriptions to cut down on the time doctors spend on administration and help improve the care of their patients.

Modalities Covered:

• Real Time
• Store and Forward
• Other Modalities

End Users Covered:

• Homecare
• Healthcare units
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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