Teledermatology Market

Global Teledermatology Market Size (2023 to 2028)

The global teledermatology market size is expected to be worth USD 22.38 billion by 2028 from USD 10.59 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 16.14% from 2023 to 2028.

Global Teledermatology Market Drivers:

The growing patient population suffering from skin diseases majorly drives the growth of the teledermatology market. The number of people suffering from dermatological issues has been growing continuously due to factors such as changes in lifestyle and habits and an increasing aging population. The growing patient population of dermatological diseases has resulted in an increased demand for dermatological treatment solutions, which has become a big plus to the teledermatology market. The growing use of the internet and telecommunication services has resulted in an increased demand for the teledermatology market as people are more comfortable getting consulted via video conferencing or voice calling. Teledermatology saves time and costs associated with traveling and appointments. People with a disability or a hectic schedule can get a consultation and get the skin care treatment they require from the comfort of their homes, as some people can be self-conscious about going out. The rapid advancements in technology, such as high-resolution cameras, artificial intelligence, machine learning and virtual reality, further fuel the growth rate of the teledermatology market.

Global Teledermatology Market Restraints:

Bandwidth and connectivity issues are key issues restricting the growth of the teledermatology market. The teledermatology market targets remote areas where there is a lack of skilled dermatologists; remote areas often do not have access to higher bandwidth and internet speed, and network coverage due to poor infrastructure and high cost of implementation. The doctor-patient relationship is based on trust and face-to-face interaction which further affects the growth of the teledermatology market. Dermatologists might not be able to give the most optimum treatment as dermatologists won't be able to physically analyze the skin and symptoms through online mediums. The threat of security breaches and privacy concerns regarding the patient's sensitive data impedes the growth of the global market.

Impact of COVID-19 on the global teledermatology market:

Teledermatology refers to the use of the internet and telecommunication services to provide dermatological consultations and skin care remotely through an online medium via video conferencing, messages, emails, or voice calls to patients. The skincare and dermatology industry are known to be one of the most profitable markets. This is affected by several factors such as lifestyle changes and an increase in the aging population. People cannot access dermatologists sometimes due to factors such as physical disability, poor infrastructure, hectic schedules, and others. Teledermatology is an effective alternative in such situations.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on every major large-scale industry worldwide. However, the teledermatology market had a positive impact from the COVID-19 pandemic as COVID-19 accelerated the use of telecommunication and internet services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people were under lockdown and restricted to their homes. This has increased the use of the Internet and Telecommunication services and people have increasingly availed the online channels to look after their healthcare needs and this has resulted in the increasing adoption of teledermatology and contributed to the global market growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. The dermatologists could provide consultation to the consumers from the comfort of their homes while also maintaining the COVID-19 lockdown norms such as social distancing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the awareness of teledermatology has increased significantly among people and resulted in an increased demand for online dermatological services. Likewise, COVID-19 has favored the growth of the teledermatology market, and the trend is likely to continue during the forecast period and accelerate the global market growth.

REPORT COVERAGE:

The research report on the teledermatology market has been segmented and sub-segmented into the market by type, modality, real-time, end-user and region.

Teledermatology Market - By Type:

• Products
• Services

Based on type, the services segment is anticipated to account for the major share of the global market during the forecast period. The benefits associated with the teledermatology services, such as access to dermatological expertise, especially in underserved or remote areas, the convenience of virtual dermatology consultations that reduce the need for in-person visits and cost savings for both patients and healthcare systems majorly drive the growth of the services segment in the global market.

The products segment accounted for a substantial share of the global market in 2022 and is estimated to grow at a healthy CAGR during the forecast period. Technological advancements, integration possibilities with EHR and other healthcare systems and robust data security features in teledermatology products propel the growth of the products segment in the global market.

Teledermatology Market - By Modality:

• Store-and-forward (Asynchronous)
• Real-time (Synchronous)

The store-and-forward (asynchronous) segment is estimated to account for the leading share of the global market during the forecast period. The store-and-forward (asynchronous) includes taking videos and images of the affected area or skin and sending them to the doctor who can analyse and give suitable diagnosis treatment to the patient. The store-and-forward (asynchronous) modality makes sure that the resolution is retained, and the doctors can take their time analyzing the condition.

The real-time (synchronous) segment is anticipated to witness a healthy CAGR in the coming years. The real-time (synchronous) includes real-time audio or video conferencing with the patient while analyzing the skin; the resolution and quality of the video stream can affect the treatment.

Teledermatology Market - By End User:

• Healthcare Unit
• Homecare

Based on end-users, the homecare segment is expected to account for the major share of the worldwide teledermatology market during the forecast period. Home care is getting more and more accepted. People with a physical disability can get affordable treatment from the comfort of their homes.

The healthcare unit segment is anticipated to grow at a considerable CAGR in the coming years due to the increased market in dermatology and skin care.

Teledermatology Market - By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East Africa

North America accounts for the highest share of the global teledermatology market during the forecast period owing to the fast-paced lifestyle and dietary choices among people of the North American region and the high prevalence of skin conditions. The availability of a population with high disposable income in North America further fuels the growth rate of the North American market. The European region accounted for the second-largest share of the global market during the forecast period. The Asia Pacific region is predicted to witness the fastest CAGR among all the regions in the global teledermatology market during the forecast period as the recent trend is towards Dermatology and cosmetics, Countries like China, South Korea, and India have increased beauty standards which propels and drive the APAC market growth.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS:

Analyzed Lagnosis, Honeywell Life Care Solutions, Philips Healthcare, AMD Global Telemedicine INC, GE Healthcare, Aerotel Medical Systems, Click Diagnostics, Permalink, Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc. and McKesson Corporation are some of the notable companies in the global teledermatology market.

RECENT MARKET DEVELOPMENTS:

• In January 2022, HealthSparq, a prominent healthcare transparency solutions provider for health insurers, partnered with MDLIVE to integrate telehealth services into its transparency platform. This collaboration aims to extend telehealth and Teledermatology offerings to health plans and employers throughout the United States by HealthSparq.