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ABSTRACT
The importance of skin has increased in the recent years. High range of population is willing to treat
various dermatological diseases due to awareness. An increase in pollution, stress and lack of nutrition,
skin disorders are increasing at a rapid pace, especially in India. This leads the companies to shift their
focus more on the dermatological segment which may lead them towards good business opportunities. A
long term impact in the field of Research &Development will make newer and newer innovations in the
field to dermatology. Moreover, due to more consciousness in the skincare segment the market rise has
occurred. The urban people are getting more exposed towards dermatologists and have their treatments
done with them to assure safety and efficacy and get their desired results. They are being highly
satisfied. The rural population is also getting aware about the skin conditions and is referring towards
Over the Counter Cosmetic products as they are cost effective. This article focuses on the cosmetic
industry mainly focusing on the dermatological market internationally as well as in India, the problems
faced to market such products at a global level, leading industries, leading therapeutic segments,
successful drugs in derma and issues with the dermatological drugs industry.
KEYWORDS
Dermatological Market, Market Forecast, Current Trends
INTRODUCTION
The cosmetics industry is rapidly growing due to By with the passage of time, the derma market is
the change in lifestyle along with the rising now no longer sex-driven and hence the market
income of the people. The Derma market is has brought about various new products for men
especially rising due to eagerness of people to as well. This has further led to the potential rise
look good as well as having faith in the in derma market. The consumers awareness is
dermatological products. As per the earlier trend, leading to make better products instead of sticky
the majority of the dermatological market was ointments and lotions. According to skin types
dominated by products pertaining to female and characteristics, various formulations are
beauty products. being prepared to meet new generations
expectations.
*Address for Correspondence:
Mr. Darshil B. Shah
Assistant Professor,
Dermatology
Department of Pharmaceutical Management and Regulatory Affairs,
L. J. Institute of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad Skin, being the largest organ of the body and the
Gujarat, India. first point of contact for microbes and toxins, any
E-Mail Id: darshilshah89@yahoo.com
functional issue with it makes the people pay
high prices. Skin, having diversified nature, but it Of all dermatological products, anti-biotics and
is the most taken for granted organ. It anti-fungals are always having their demand.
contains a rich habitat of microbes which results Hence, they are segments with high profits.
in various dysfunctions and this is the point
where dermatology steps in.
Dermatological market is very vast ranging from
prescription to OTC medicines. The
dermatological products are used for variety of
skin conditions as such eczema, psoriasis, skin
disorders, burns, fungal infections, wounds.
When it comes to cosmetic dermatology, various
products included are Botox, Latisse, Juvederm,
and many more1.
International Market
In past two decades, the derma market has grown
by approximately 4.5% per year on an average
(CAGR). The current market size of the Figure 2: Drug market forecast 2014-2025
Dermatology segments in India is approximately Challenges Faced to Market Cosmetics
Rs. 1950 crores, growing rapidly at about 11%10. Internationally
A number of challenges are faced by the
manufacturer to market cosmetics globally
because of different preferences of different
consumers; especially there occurs vast
differences for people coming from non-western
culture when compared to western culture.
Another point of concern becomes the difference
in regulations among different countries. The
studies, product claims, labeling and packaging
requirements everything changes which increases
the expenditure of the product and at the end, the
product no longer remains cost effective2.
Leading Companies Globally in Derma Sector
Figure 1: World sales in Cosmetic market
The above figure depicts the market share in Nycomed(Takeda)
percentage of various cosmetic sub-therapeutic Allergen
segments as well as the annual revenues forecast
up to 2018. Galderma
Antiseptics Non-invasiveness
Innovation, Trends and Possibilities Very less time is consumed when compared
with surgery
The Research & Development departments are
mainly focusing on: Minimize chances of pigmentation post-
procedure.
Acne pipeline drugs
Cryopolysis is most widely used procedure.
Dermatitis pipeline drugs
Skin Lightening
Psoriasis pipeline drugs
Over last two years the urge for skin lightening
Skin infections pipeline drugs has increased four folds in India.
Other progress in dermatology
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