The total number of scientific publications in dermatology in the United Arab Emirates has seen substantial changes from 2013 to 2023. From 2013 to 2020, the trend exhibited significant volatility with periods of both sharp increases and declines. Notably, there was a dramatic surge in publications starting from 2020, peaking in 2023 at 11.16 units. The year-on-year variation in 2023 was a steady growth of 5.24%, and the CAGR over the past 5 years was impressively high at 35.2%.

Forecasting up to 2028, the growth rate is expected to stabilize, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 3.48% and an overall growth rate of 18.65%. This indicates a maturing of publication activity in the dermatology field within the UAE.

Future trends to watch for:

Stable growth in scientific collaborations and research outputs.
Potential impacts of government funding and initiatives focused on healthcare research.
Evolving technologies and methodologies in dermatology research that may influence publication rates.