The online dermatology consultation market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the market size for online dermatology consultations has experienced a fast-paced growth. The growth is projected to increase from $4.26 billion in 2024 to $4.92 billion in 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.4%. Several elements contributed to the growth seen in the historical period, including enhanced understanding of skin health, ease and accessibility, the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and cost effectiveness.
The Online Dermatology Consultation market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for online dermatology consultations is projected to experience a speedy expansion in the coming years. It is slated to reach $9.12 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.7%.
The escalation during the forecasted period can be credited to factors such as AI incorporation, growth of e-health platforms, regulatory backing, patient-focused strategies, and worldwide health occasions. Major trend influencers for this period encompass changes in regulation and reimbursement, strengthened data protection policies, patient education and participation, cutting-edge imaging technologies, and support from artificial intelligence (AI).
The increasing prevalence of skin conditions is projected to drive expansion in the market of online dermatology consultations. Skin conditions encompass dermatologic diseases or skin disorders including acne, eczema, skin cancer, psoriasis, and vitiligo. Tele dermatology, or online dermatology consultations, offer patients an opportunity to virtually engage with dermatologists using telecommunication technologies, ensuring an efficient, convenient, and cost-effective diagnostic and treatment procedure. This is exemplified by data released by the National Psoriasis Foundation, a US-based organization dedicated to increasing awareness on psoriatic disease. The data, published in December 2022, highlighted that there were over 8 million psoriasis cases in the US in 2022, an increase from 7.5 million in 2021. This escalation in skin condition rates thus fuels the growth of the online dermatology consultation market.
The online dermatology consultation market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Modality: Store-And-Forward (Asynchronous), Real-Time (Synchronous), Other Types
2) By Application: Skin Care, Hair Loss, Sign Of Aging, Other Applications
3) By End-User: Healthcare Facilities, Homecare, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Store-And-Forward (Asynchronous): Patient-Uploaded Images And Data, Dermatologist Review And Feedback
2) By Real-Time (Synchronous): Video Consultations, Live Chat Consultations
3) By Other Types: Hybrid Models, Mobile App Consultations
The adoption of technological advancements is becoming a prevalent trend in the online dermatology consultation market. To maintain their competitiveness, companies in this industry are embracing new technologies. For example, in September 2022, Oro Health Technology, a telemedicine technology firm based in Canada, joined forces with MCI Onehealth Inc., another Canadian healthcare technology firm, to unveil the 'MCI Dermatology Connect platform in Ontario. This technology platform adheres to HIPAA standards, ensuring secure and trustworthy medical procedures. The platform, which uses Orio Health's AI technology, eliminates the need for scheduling appointments between patients and doctors, thereby reducing patient wait times.
Major companies operating in the online dermatology consultation market include:
• Teladoc Health Inc.
• DermatologistOnCall
• First Derm
• Doctor On Demand Inc.
• Lybrate Inc.
• DocsApp
• Doctena Luxembourg
• Babylon Health
• Doctolib SA
• Apollo TeleHealth
• Doxy.me Inc.
• iCliniq
• CureSkin India Private Limited
• Apostrophe
• Curology Inc.
• Dermatology Consultants
• DermCare Management
• DermCheck Dermatology Group
• Dermio Dermatology LLC
• Dermveda
• Direct Dermatology Inc.
• First Opinion
• Hims & Hers Health Inc.
• Iagnosis Inc.
• iDoc24 Inc.
• Klara Technologies Inc
• KRY International
• LiveMD
• Modernizing Medicine Inc.
• Musely
North America was the largest region in the online dermatology consultation market in 2024. The regions covered in the online dermatology consultation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa