Segments - Alopecia Areata Market by Types (Alopecia Areata (Patchy), Persistent Patchy Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Areata Totalis, Diffuse Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Areata Universalis, Ophiasis Alopecia Areata, and Others), Diagnosis (Skin Biopsy, Trichoscopy, Blood Test, and Others), Treatments (Corticosteroid Drugs, Steroids, Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Vasodilator, Immunosuppressive Drugs, UV Light Therapy, and Others), Routes of Administration (Topical, Oral, Parenteral, and Others), Distributions Channels (Hospital Pharmacy, Online Pharmacy, Retail Pharmacy, and Others), End-users (Specialty Clinics, Hospitals, Homecare, and Others), and Regions (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 - 2031
The global alopecia areata market size was valued at USD 2.96 Billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 5.04 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 10% during the forecast period 2023 - 2031. The growth of the market is attributed to the rising prevalence of hair loss.
Alopecia areata is a type of alopecia, which refers to an autoimmune disorder, which causes hair fall or hair loss in oval or round shape and in patches. Alopecia areata is unpredictable, where hair can regrow after some bald patches. Conversely, sometimes hair do not grow back and bald patches can expand. Rash, redness, and scarring can appear on the bare spots. Itching, burning, or tingling can be felt in these patches as well.
Alopecia areata primarily affects hair; however, in some cases, it can affect nails as well. Ridges and pits can occur on nails for some people affected by severe hair loss. Anyone can develop alopecia areata; however, individuals related to a person suffering from the disease or other autoimmune disorders such as lupus, diabetes, and thyroid have high chances of contracting alopecia areata.
The report on the global alopecia areata market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
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Details |
Report Title |
Alopecia Areata Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2021 |
Historic Data |
2016–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Types (Alopecia Areata (Patchy), Persistent Patchy Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Areata Totalis, Diffuse Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Areata Universalis, Ophiasis Alopecia Areata, and Others), Diagnosis (Skin Biopsy, Trichoscopy, Blood Test, and Others), Treatments (Corticosteroid Drugs, Steroids, Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Vasodilator, Immunosuppressive Drugs, UV Light Therapy, and Others), Routes of Administration (Topical, Oral, Parenteral, and Others), Distributions Channels (Hospital Pharmacy, Online Pharmacy, Retail Pharmacy, and Others), and End-users (Specialty Clinics, Hospitals, Homecare, and Others) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Pfizer, Inc.; Bayer AG; Cipla, Inc.; Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.; Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.; Sanofi; Mylan N.V.; Novartis AG; GSK Group of Companies; AbbVie, Inc.; Lupin; Merck KGaA; Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries, Ltd.; AstraZeneca; Eli Lilly and Company; Perrigo Company plc; and Others |
Based on Types, the market is divided into alopecia areata (patchy), persistent patchy alopecia areata, alopecia areata totalis, diffuse alopecia areata, alopecia areata universalis, ophiasis alopecia areata, and others.
The alopecia areata (patchy) segment is expected to boost the market during the forecast period, due to increasing prevalence of individuals suffering from autoimmune disorders. Rapidly changing lifestyle and increasing stress among individuals across the globe are key factors, which aid in the expansion of the market.
In terms of diagnosis, the market is segregated into skin biopsy, trichoscopy, blood test, and others. The blood test segment is projected to drive the market during the forecast period, as doctors can check for medical conditions such as thyroid, immune system problems, hormone, and others that can cause hair loss.
On the basis of treatments, the market is segmented into corticosteroid drugs, steroids, anti-Inflammatory drugs, vasodilator, immunosuppressive drugs, UV light therapy, and others.
The corticosteroid drugs segment is estimates to fuel the market during the forecast period, due to their lipid-regulating and anti-inflammatory properties. Increasing usage of corticosteroid drugs in clinical trials aids in the expansion of the segment.
In terms of routes of administrations, the market is divided into topical, oral, parenteral, and others. The topical segment is estimated to hold a key market share during the forecast period, owing to increasing demand for topical alopecia areata treatments.
The topical treatment solutions such as medicated hair serum, medicated shampoos, gel, and topical ointment are easily available, easy to use, and non-invasive. Increasing research and development activities in topical treatment solutions aid in the expansion of the segment.
Based on distribution channels, the market is segregated into hospital pharmacy, online pharmacy, retail pharmacy, and others. The hospital pharmacy segment is estimated to fuel the market during the forecast period, due to easy availability of alopecia areata treatment prescription drugs in hospital pharmacies.
The online pharmacy segment is anticipated to expand in the coming years, owing to growing penetration of internet, increasing usage of smart devices, rising number of online pharmacies, and increasing benefits of purchasing from online pharmacies such as wide range of products, product comparison, door-step delivery, easy payment methods, and others.
On the basis of end-users, the market is distributed into specialty clinics, hospitals, homecare, and others. The specialty clinics segment is expected to drive the market during the forecast period, due to growing number of trichologists and dermatologist across the globe.
Increasing awareness regarding alopecia areata and benefits of hair treatment is drawing individuals across the globe to specialty clinics. These factors aid in the expansion of the segment.
In terms of regions, the market is segmented into Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. The market in North America is estimated to hold a significant market share during the forecast period, due to increasing research and development activities regarding alopecia areata in the region.
Increasing cases of hair loss, growing expenditure in healthcare sector, rising early phase diagnosis of the disease, and favorable government policies for hair care companies drive the market in the region. The market in Asia pacific is anticipated to register a high CAGR during the forecast period, owing to increasing cases of alopecia areata among young population, rapidly changing lifestyle, and rising awareness regarding alopecia areata in the region.
The global alopecia areata market is competitive with the presence of key players such as Pfizer, Inc.; Bayer AG; Cipla, Inc.; Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.; Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.; Sanofi; Mylan N.V.; Novartis AG; GSK Group of Companies; AbbVie, Inc.; Lupin; Merck KGaA; Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries, Ltd.; AstraZeneca; Eli Lilly and Company; Perrigo Company plc; and others, who use strategies such as acquisitions, mergers, collaborations, product launches, and partnerships to strengthen their hold on the market.
For example, in March 2020, Eli Lily and Company collaborated with Incyte Corporation to formulate a treatment for alopecia areata, which received a breakthrough therapy designation from the US Food and Drug Administration.
In July 2019, Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. announced a positive result for ATI-501, which is an oral drug for treating alopecia areata.