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The field of cosmetic dermatology is no exception.

Multiple studies have shown that visual arts training improves observational skills, communication and empathy among both medical students and residents in ophthalmology, nuclear medicine, radiology, and dermatology.

As well as eye treatment, the longest waits for dermatology have also been on an upward trend, with more than 8,100 patient pathways with two-year waits in July.

"It holds promise for introducing a novel treatment to patients in underserved communities disproportionately affected by prurigo nodularis, a condition historically overlooked by dermatology."

It has cooled since, but it remains more popular than it was before the pandemic, particularly in specialties like dermatology or mental health care.