The cutaneous lupus erythematosus market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The cutaneous lupus erythematosus market has grown steadily in recent years. It will increase from $2.24 billion in 2024 to $2.51 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 12.0%.
The growth can be attributed to government and private funding, expansion of healthcare infrastructure, higher awareness and education, better support systems for patients, and the increasing prevalence of autoimmune disorders.
The cutaneous lupus erythematosus market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The cutaneous lupus erythematosus market is forecast to experience rapid growth, reaching $3.91 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 11.7%.
The growth is driven by rising R&D investments, regulatory approvals, an aging population, improved patient awareness, and market expansion. Key trends include the expansion of telemedicine, better patient monitoring, technological integration in healthcare, personalized medicine growth, and the use of genomic and proteomic technologies.
The increasing prevalence of skin infections is expected to drive the growth of the cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) market. Skin infections, caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses, often worsen the symptoms of CLE, a condition where the immune system targets skin cells. For example, in September 2022, the UK Health Security Agency reported that skin and soft tissue infections caused 33.7% of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) cases in 2022. The rising incidence of skin infections is expected to drive the CLE market’s growth.
The cutaneous lupus erythematosus market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Acute, Subacute, Intermittent, Chronic
2) By Drug Class: Retinoids, Corticosteroids, Immunosuppressants, Antimalarial Drugs, Other Drug Classes
3) By Route Of Administration: Oral, Injections, Topical, Other Routes Of Administration
4) By End-Users: Hospitals, Specialty Clinics, Homecare, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Acute: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)-Associated ACLE, Non-Systemic ACLE
2) By Subacute: SLE-Associated SCLE, Drug-Induced SCLE
3) By Intermittent: Mild Intermittent Forms, Relapsing Forms
4) By Chronic: Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Lupus Panniculitis (LP), Tumid Lupus Erythematosus, Hypertrophic Lupus Erythematosus
The cutaneous lupus erythematosus market is witnessing innovation in clinical trial solutions aimed at improving treatment efficacy and patient outcomes. In August 2024, Noxopharm Ltd. began the first-in-human clinical trial for SOF-SKN, a drug candidate aimed at treating autoimmune diseases like cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE). The trial consists of two phases: a single-dose phase followed by multiple doses across different volunteer groups, with safety assessments at each stage.
Major companies operating in the cutaneous lupus erythematosus market are:
• Pfizer Inc.
• Johnson & Johnson Private Limited
• F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
• Merck & Co. Inc.
• AbbVie Inc.
• Sanofi S.A.
• AstraZeneca PLC
• Abbott Laboratories
• Novartis AG
• GlaxoSmithKline plc
• Eli Lilly and Company
• Amgen Inc.
• Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
• Biogen Inc.
• Bausch Health Companies Inc.
• UCB S.A.
• Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
• Aurobindo Pharma Limited
• Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.
• Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC
• Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
• Lupin Limited
• Allergan Inc.
• LEO Pharma A/S
• Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited
North America was the largest region in the cutaneous lupus erythematosus market in 2023. The regions covered in the cutaneous lupus erythematosus market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.