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Pediatric Dermatology: Past, Present, and Future
Author(s) -
Prindaville Brea,
Antaya Richard J.,
Siegfried Elaine C.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/pde.12362
Subject(s) - subspecialty , medicine , economic shortage , workforce , family medicine , primary care , dermatology , pediatrics , linguistics , philosophy , government (linguistics) , economics , economic growth
Up to 30% percent of pediatric primary care visits include a skin‐related problem, and referrals are hampered by appointment wait times among the longest of any pediatric subspecialty. Despite the clear demand for pediatric dermatologists, there has been a long‐standing shortage of providers, leaving dermatology as one of the most underserved pediatric subspecialties. Another consequence of the workforce shortage is the limited opportunity for pediatric dermatology training for residents and postgraduate general pediatricians and dermatologists. This review includes the evolution of the subspecialty from conception through the present, along with obstacles to workforce expansion and potential solutions to improve access to care for children with skin diseases.