Dermatology is an area of medicine dealing specifically with the skin. Skin disease makes as great an impact as other serious medical conditions when assessed by effects on health-related quality of life. Skin diseases have a serious impact on the people's quality of life. Dermatology therapeutics are used for the treatment of increasing cases of pigmented skin, skin resurfacing, skin tightening, and age-related dermal/vascular lesions, among others. Dermatology therapeutics are non-invasive require less time, cost-effective, and offer better results compared to surgeries. While, dermatology devices are installed in hospitals and clinics to help dermatologist in the diagnosis of skin cancer and also help in the treatment of skin diseases.
Market Statistics:
The global Dermatological Therapeutic Market is estimated to account for US$ 40,167.1 Mn in terms of value by the end of 2022.
Drivers:
Growing burden of dermatology diseases across the globe is expected to propel the growth of the global dermatological therapeutic market during the forecast period. For instance, with the increase in prevalence/incidence of dermatology diseases, the demand for safe and effective dermatological therapeutics is also increasing with a rapid pace. In May 2020, Sanofi received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) approval for Dupixent (dupilumab) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis whose disease is not adequately controlled with the topical prescription therapies or when those therapies are not advisable.
Opportunities:
Growing geriatric population across the globe is expected to offer significant growth opportunities for players in the global dermatological therapeutic market. For instance, in elderly, skin diseases may become more numerous and noticeable. As people age, the risk of developing skin disorders also increases. Older people bear the burden of disability from psoriasis, alopecia areata, urticaria, fungal skin diseases, and decubitus ulcers. According to the United Nations, today, there are 703 million people aged 65 or older, a number that is projected to reach 1.5 billion by 2050. According to the UN DESA’s Population Division, 1 in 6 people in the world will be over the age 65 by 2050, up from 1 in 11 in 2019. In many regions, the population aged 65 will double by 2050.
Restraints:
Serious side effects of certain dermatological drugs, delays in product approvals, and termination of the clinical trials are major factors expected to hamper the growth of the global dermatological therapeutic market over the forecast period. For instance, common dermatological side effects are rash, pruritus, and photosensitivity. While, severe side-effects associated with corticosteroids, anti-acne, anti-infective, retinoids, and other drugs are quite prominent compared to others. However, most adverse drug interactions are not clinically expressed and may not be of serious concern, but it is important for the dermatologist to be aware of these interactions.