The lichen nitidus treatment market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In the past few years, the lichen nitidus treatment market has shown robust growth. It is projected to escalate from $1.88 billion in 2024 to $2.03 billion in 2025, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%.
The historic growth in the market has been driven by heightened comprehension of rare skin diseases, the employment of corticosteroids and other topical treatments as unofficial alternatives, coupled with a generalized increase in autoimmune disease recognition and diagnostics.
The lichen nitidus treatment market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Expectations are high for considerable expansion in the lichen nitidus treatment market in the coming years, predicted to reach a market size of $2.71 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%.
This growth in the forecast period could be the result of increased focus on orphan diseases by pharmaceutical companies, availability of advanced immunomodulators for specific treatments, higher diagnosis rate of rare skin diseases like lichen nitidus, and a rise in the worldwide occurrence of autoimmune disorders. Future trends likely to shape this forecast period include a concentrated focus on personalized treatment plans, targeting specific immune reactions, utilization of telemedicine platforms and remote diagnostic tools, and the application of AI in diagnosis and treatment, alongside incentives for the development of orphan drugs.
The lichen nitidus treatment market is poised for expansion due to the significant increase in chemical exposure. This refers to an encounter with harmful substances which can happen through breathing it in, consuming it, or coming into contact through the skin, which can result in health issues like respiratory troubles or skin problems. The direct interaction with hazardous substances in the environment, workplace, or home through inhaling, ingesting, or skin contact, can lead to potential health risks. Such exposure could result into triggering Lichen Nitidus by causing an inflammatory reaction or skin irritation, potentially destabilizing the immune system and fostering the development of this skin condition. Coming Clean Inc. reported in November 2023, that from January 2021 to October 2023, there were over 825 instances of hazardous chemical exposure in the US, with over 150 incidents causing injury, hospitalization, or immediate symptoms due to such exposure. Therefore, this surge in chemical exposure is reportedly fueling the lichen nitidus treatment market.
The lichen nitidus treatment market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Oral, Topical
2) By Treatment: Corticosteroids, Retinoid, Antihistamines, Phototherapy
3) By End User: Hospitals, Dermatology Clinics, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Oral: Oral Medications (Steroids), Oral Medications (Immunosuppressants), Oral Antihistamines, Oral Retinoids
2) By Topical: Topical Steroids, Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors, Topical Retinoids, Topical Antihistamines, Topical Phototherapy
Key players in the Lichen nitidus treatment market are focusing on producing groundbreaking topical products to specifically target symptoms, mitigate inflammation, and strengthen skin barrier function. These novel topical solutions are intended to deliver more potent and user-friendly therapy options, raising patient comfort and catering to the explicit needs of people with lichen nitidus. For instance, in August 2023, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceutical enterprise based in India, earned an sANDA approval for their Tacrolimus Ointment, 0.03%. Tacrolimus ointment utilizes its immune system inhibiting capabilities to ease the symptoms and enhance the look of the skin, proving to be an efficient topical remedy for lichen nitidus. This ointment is a generic alternative to Protopic Ointment, 0.03%, produced by Leo Pharma AS, and it is recommended for the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.
Major companies operating in the lichen nitidus treatment market are:
• Pfizer Inc.
• Johnson & Johnson Services Inc.
• Merck & Co Inc.
• AbbVie Inc.
• Novartis AG
• Sanofi S.A.
• Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
• AstraZeneca Plc
• GlaxoSmithKline Plc
• Roche Holding AG
• Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
• Amgen Inc.
• Eli Lilly and Company
• Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
• Biogen Inc.
• UCB Pharma Ltd.
• Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
• Incyte Corporation
• Kyowa Kirin Co. Ltd.
• Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals Plc
• Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
• Almirall S.A.
• Galderma Laboratories LP
• Leo Pharma A/S
• Allergan Plc
• Valeant Pharmaceuticals Australasia Pty Ltd
North America was the largest region in the lichen nitidus treatment market in 2024. The regions covered in the lichen nitidus treatment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.