Global Acne Treatment Market, By Therapeutic Class (Retinoids, Antibiotics, Hormonal Drugs, Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Chemical Peels and Others), By Formulation (Topical Medications, Oral Medications and Injectables), By Type (Prescription Medicines and Ov

Global Acne Treatment Market, By Therapeutic Class (Retinoids, Antibiotics, Hormonal Drugs, Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Chemical Peels and Others), By Formulation (Topical Medications, Oral Medications and Injectables), By Type (Prescription Medicines and Over-The-Counter Medicines), By Acne Type (Cystic Acne, Postsurgical/Wound Acne, Comedonal Acne, Inflammatory Acne), By Distribution Channel (Hospitals, Retail Stores, Pharmacies & Drug Stores, and E-Commerce), By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2027

The global acne treatment market is projected to grow at an impressive CAGR in the forecast period, 2023-2027. Acne is a skin condition where dead skin cells, debris, and dust clog oil glands and hair follicles on the skin's surface. Acne vulgaris, the disorder's other name, has four main causes: inflammation, propionibacterium bacteria, excessive sebum production, and hyperkeratinization.

Factors such as severe social stigma associated with acne, growing public knowledge of cosmetic acne treatments, and increased accessibility of these treatments are driving the demand for the global Acne Treatment Market. Also, the adoption of unhealthy eating habits and growing pollution levels that are increasing the level of dirt, dust, and pollutants in the environment are increasing the cases of acne in individuals.

The global acne treatment market is segmented into therapeutic class, formulation, type, acne type, distribution channel, regional distribution, and competitive landscape. Based on therapeutic class, the market is fragmented into retinoids, antibiotics, hormonal drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, chemical peels, and others. Antibiotics are expected to hold the largest market share in the forecast period, 2023-2027. Their high efficiency in exudate management and rise in approvals in acne treatment is driving the segment demand.

Based on acne type, the market is divided into cystic acne, postsurgical/wound acne, comedonal acne, and inflammatory acne. Inflammatory acne is anticipated to capture the highest market share in the forecast period, 2023-2027. Inflammatory acne is a skin disorder that occurs when pores clog well beneath the skin. The condition gets worse if germs start to grow inside these lesions, turning the affected area of skin red and swollen. The growing incidence of inflammatory acne cases worldwide is driving the segment demand.

The major market players operating in the Global Acne Treatment market are Novan Inc., Vyome Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., Foamix Pharmaceuticals Ltd., BioPharmX Corporation, Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Sun Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Hegde & Hegde Pharmaceutica LLP, Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Cipla Ltd., Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, Stiefel Laboratories Inc., Galderma S.A., Lumenis Ltd., Cutera, Inc., Alma Lasers Ltd, among others.

Years considered for this report:

Historical Years: 2017-2020

Base Year: 2021

Estimated Year: 2022E

Forecast Period: 2023F–2027F

Objective of the Study:

  • To analyze the historical growth in the market size of global acne treatment market from 2017 to 2021.
  • To estimate and forecast the market size of global acne treatment market from 2022E to 2027F and growth rate until 2027F.
  • To classify and forecast global acne treatment market based on therapeutic class, formulation, type, acne type, distribution channel, regional distribution and competitive landscape.
  • To identify dominant region or segment in the global acne treatment market.
  • To identify drivers and challenges for global acne treatment market.
  • To examine competitive developments such as expansions, mergers & acquisitions, etc., in global acne treatment market.
  • To identify and analyze the profile of leading players operating in global acne treatment market.
  • To identify key sustainable strategies adopted by market players in global acne treatment market.
TechSci Research performed both primary as well as exhaustive secondary research for this study. Initially, TechSci Research sourced a list of companies across the globe. Subsequently, TechSci Research conducted primary research surveys with the identified companies. While interviewing, the respondents were also enquired about their competitors. Through this technique, TechSci Research could include the companies, which could not be identified due to the limitations of secondary research. TechSci Research analyzed the presence of all major players across the globe.

TechSci Research calculated the market size of global acne treatment market using a bottom-up approach, wherein data for various end-user segments was recorded and forecast for the future years. TechSci Research sourced these values from the industry experts and company representatives and externally validated through analyzing historical data of these services for getting an appropriate, overall market size. Various secondary sources such as company websites, news articles, press releases, company annual reports, investor presentations and financial reports were also studied by TechSci Research.

Key Target Audience:
  • Anti-acne drug manufacturers, end users, service providers and other stakeholders
  • Distributers and suppliers of acne treatment products and other stakeholders
  • Organizations, forums, and alliances related to acne treatment market
  • Market research and consulting firms
The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for the industry stakeholders such as suppliers, end users, etc., besides allowing them in strategizing investments and capitalizing on market opportunities.

Report Scope:

In this report, global acne treatment market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
  • Global Acne Treatment Market, By Therapeutic Class:
  • Retinoids
  • Antibiotics
  • Hormonal Drugs
  • Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
  • Chemical Peels
  • Others
  • Global Acne Treatment Market, By Formulation:
  • Topical Medications
  • Oral Medications
  • Injectables
  • Global Acne Treatment Market, By Type:
  • Prescription Medicines
  • Over-The-Counter Medicines
  • Global Acne Treatment Market, By Acne Type:
  • Cystic Acne
  • Postsurgical/Wound Acne
  • Comedonal Acne
  • Inflammatory Acne
  • Global Acne Treatment Market, By Distribution Channel:
  • Hospitals
  • Retail Stores
  • Pharmacies & Drug Stores
  • E-Commerce
  • Global Acne Treatment Market, By Region:
  • North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in global acne treatment market.

Available Customizations:

With the given market data, TechSci Research offers customizations according to a company’s specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:

Company Information
  • Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).
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1. Service Overview
2. Research Methodology
3. Executive Summary
4. Impact of COVID-19 on Global Acne Treatment Market
5. Voice of Customer
6. Global Acne Treatment Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Therapeutic Class (Retinoids, Antibiotics, Hormonal Drugs, Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Chemical Peels and Others)
6.2.2. By Formulation (Topical Medications, Oral Medications and Injectables)
6.2.3. By Type (Prescription Medicines and Over-The-Counter Medicines)
6.2.4. By Acne Type (Cystic Acne, Postsurgical/Wound Acne, Comedonal Acne, Inflammatory Acne)
6.2.5. By Distribution Channel (Hospitals, Retail Stores, Pharmacies & Drug Stores, and E-Commerce)
6.2.6. By Company (2020)
6.2.7. By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa)
6.3. Market Map
7. North America Acne Treatment Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
7.2.2. By Formulation
7.2.3. By Type
7.2.4. By Acne Type
7.2.5. By Distribution Channel
7.2.6. By Country (United States; Canada; Mexico)
7.3. North America: Country Analysis
7.3.1. United States Acne Treatment Market Outlook
7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.1.1.1. By Value
7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.1.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
7.3.1.2.2. By Formulation
7.3.1.2.3. By Type
7.3.1.2.4. By Acne Type
7.3.1.2.5. By Distribution Channel
7.3.2. Canada Acne Treatment Market Outlook
7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.2.1.1. By Value
7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.2.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
7.3.2.2.2. By Formulation
7.3.2.2.3. By Type
7.3.2.2.4. By Acne Type
7.3.2.2.5. By Distribution Channel
7.3.3. Mexico Acne Treatment Market Outlook
7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.3.1.1. By Value
7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.3.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
7.3.3.2.2. By Formulation
7.3.3.2.3. By Type
7.3.3.2.4. By Acne Type
7.3.3.2.5. By Distribution Channel
8. Europe Acne Treatment Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
8.2.2. By Formulation
8.2.3. By Type
8.2.4. By Acne Type
8.2.5. By Distribution Channel
8.2.6. By Country (France; Germany; UK; Italy; Spain)
8.3. Europe: Country Analysis
8.3.1. France Acne Treatment Market Outlook
8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.1.1.1. By Value
8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.1.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
8.3.1.2.2. By Formulation
8.3.1.2.3. By Type
8.3.1.2.4. By Acne Type
8.3.1.2.5. By Distribution Channel
8.3.2. Germany Acne Treatment Market Outlook
8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.2.1.1. By Value
8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.2.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
8.3.2.2.2. By Formulation
8.3.2.2.3. By Type
8.3.2.2.4. By Acne Type
8.3.2.2.5. By Distribution Channel
8.3.3. United Kingdom Acne Treatment Market Outlook
8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.3.1.1. By Value
8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.3.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
8.3.3.2.2. By Formulation
8.3.3.2.3. By Type
8.3.3.2.4. By Acne Type
8.3.3.2.5. By Distribution Channel
8.3.4. Italy Acne Treatment Market Outlook
8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.4.1.1. By Value
8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.4.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
8.3.4.2.2. By Formulation
8.3.4.2.3. By Type
8.3.4.2.4. By Acne Type
8.3.4.2.5. By Distribution Channel
8.3.5. Spain Acne Treatment Market Outlook
8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.5.1.1. By Value
8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.5.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
8.3.5.2.2. By Formulation
8.3.5.2.3. By Type
8.3.5.2.4. By Acne Type
8.3.5.2.5. By Distribution Channel
9. Asia-Pacific Acne Treatment Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
9.2.2. By Formulation
9.2.3. By Type
9.2.4. By Acne Type
9.2.5. By Distribution Channel
9.2.6. By Country (China; India; Japan; South Korea; Australia)
9.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
9.3.1. China Acne Treatment Market Outlook
9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.1.1.1. By Value
9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.1.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
9.3.1.2.2. By Formulation
9.3.1.2.3. By Type
9.3.1.2.4. By Acne Type
9.3.1.2.5. By Distribution Channel
9.3.2. India Acne Treatment Market Outlook
9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.2.1.1. By Value
9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.2.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
9.3.2.2.2. By Formulation
9.3.2.2.3. By Type
9.3.2.2.4. By Acne Type
9.3.2.2.5. By Distribution Channel
9.3.3. Japan Acne Treatment Market Outlook
9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.3.1.1. By Value
9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.3.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
9.3.3.2.2. By Formulation
9.3.3.2.3. By Type
9.3.3.2.4. By Acne Type
9.3.3.2.5. By Distribution Channel
9.3.4. South Korea Acne Treatment Market Outlook
9.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.4.1.1. By Value
9.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.4.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
9.3.4.2.2. By Formulation
9.3.4.2.3. By Type
9.3.4.2.4. By Acne Type
9.3.4.2.5. By Distribution Channel
9.3.5. Australia Acne Treatment Market Outlook
9.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.5.1.1. By Value
9.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.5.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
9.3.5.2.2. By Formulation
9.3.5.2.3. By Type
9.3.5.2.4. By Acne Type
9.3.5.2.5. By Distribution Channel
10. Middle East and Africa Acne Treatment Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
10.2.2. By Formulation
10.2.3. By Type
10.2.4. By Acne Type
10.2.5. By Distribution Channel
10.2.6. By Country (UAE; Saudi Arabia; South Africa)
10.3. MEA: Country Analysis
10.3.1. South Africa Acne Treatment Market Outlook
10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.1.1.1. By Value
10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.1.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
10.3.1.2.2. By Formulation
10.3.1.2.3. By Type
10.3.1.2.4. By Acne Type
10.3.1.2.5. By Distribution Channel
10.3.2. Saudi Arabia Acne Treatment Market Outlook
10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.2.1.1. By Value
10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.2.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
10.3.2.2.2. By Formulation
10.3.2.2.3. By Type
10.3.2.2.4. By Acne Type
10.3.2.2.5. By Distribution Channel
10.3.3. UAE Acne Treatment Market Outlook
10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.3.1.1. By Value
10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.3.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
10.3.3.2.2. By Formulation
10.3.3.2.3. By Type
10.3.3.2.4. By Acne Type
10.3.3.2.5. By Distribution Channel
11. South America Acne Treatment Market Outlook
11.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.1.1. By Value
11.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
11.2.2. By Formulation
11.2.3. By Type
11.2.4. By Acne Type
11.2.5. By Distribution Channel
11.2.6. By Country (Brazil; Argentina; Colombia)
11.3. South America: Country Analysis
11.3.1. Brazil Acne Treatment Market Outlook
11.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.3.1.1.1. By Value
11.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.3.1.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
11.3.1.2.2. By Formulation
11.3.1.2.3. By Type
11.3.1.2.4. By Acne Type
11.3.1.2.5. By Distribution Channel
11.3.2. Argentina Acne Treatment Market Outlook
11.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.3.2.1.1. By Value
11.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.3.2.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
11.3.2.2.2. By Formulation
11.3.2.2.3. By Type
11.3.2.2.4. By Acne Type
11.3.2.2.5. By Distribution Channel
11.3.3. Colombia Acne Treatment Market Outlook
11.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.3.3.1.1. By Value
11.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.3.3.2.1. By Therapeutic Class
11.3.3.2.2. By Formulation
11.3.3.2.3. By Type
11.3.3.2.4. By Acne Type
11.3.3.2.5. By Distribution Channel
12. Market Dynamics
12.1. Drivers
12.2. Challenges
13. Market Trends & Developments
14. Competitive Landscape
14.1. Competition Outlook
14.2. Global Players Profiled (Leading Companies)
14.2.1. Novan Inc.
14.2.2. Vyome Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.
14.2.3. Foamix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
14.2.4. BioPharmX Corporation
14.2.5. Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
14.2.6. Sun Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
14.2.7. Hegde & Hegde Pharmaceutica LLP
14.2.8. Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
14.2.9. Cipla Ltd.
14.2.10. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited
14.2.11. Stiefel Laboratories Inc.
14.2.12. Galderma S.A.
14.2.13. Lumenis Ltd.
14.2.14. Cutera, Inc.
14.2.15. Alma Lasers Ltd.
15. Strategic Recommendations
16. About Us & Disclaimer

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