High demand for phototherapy equipment in the coming years

Posted by Susan Hill on July 23rd, 2019

Skin care diseases are growing to a large extent throughout the world with rise in pollution and ultraviolet rays. Psoriasis and eczema are considered as one of the major concerns pertaining to skin diseases. Acne is also another skin related problem, which disturbs the esthetic appeal of people, especially women. In order to combat such skin disorders, major companies are engaging into the manufacturing of technologically advanced products through phototherapy treatment. Psoriasis has affected nearly 7.5 million people in the U.S. in 2016, according to American Academy of Dermatology. They also reported that plaque psoriasis affects nearly 80% of all cases. Such a huge population base suffering from psoriasis is expected to trigger high demand for phototherapy equipment in the coming years.

Phototherapy treatment has also proved to be useful for acne related problems. Ultraviolet light technology is used to treat acne. High-intensity blue light is very effective in destroying the acne bacteria. This kind of treatment benefits the patient in reducing inflammation and making the skin pigmentation even.

The global phototherapy equipment market size is expected to reach at USD 845.7 million by 2026 registering a CAGR of 6.3%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising prevalence of skin diseases across the globe has led to an increased demand for phototherapy equipment. According to healthline data, nearly 150,000 new psoriasis cases develop each year in U.S. Thus, rising cases of psoriasis is expected to boost the demand for these devices in near future. Eczema, one of the severe skin diseases, has also contributed to the market growth. Neonatal jaundice is another disease that requires phototherapy treatment to reduce high bilirubin levels.

According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), around 60 to 80% of healthy newborns are likely to develop neonatal jaundice. Furthermore, constant technological advancements pertaining to these will boost the market growth. LED-based devices are being highly adopted, which has further accelerated the growth of the market. The LED lights are cheaper as compared to conventional equipment and has a long-lasting effect. These lights also have been proved to be very effective for treating neonatal jaundice. Hence, improvement in technology has impacted the growth of the market.

Further key findings from the study suggest:

  • Conventional phototherapy equipment segment held the second-largest market share due to wide usage of these devices in skin disease treatment
  • LED equipment are expected to witness the highest CAGR over the forecast period due to its cost-effectiveness and long-lasting effect

  • Skin disease treatment application segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2018 owing to rising prevalence of psoriasis and eczema

  • Neonatal jaundice management is anticipated to witness the maximum growth at a CAGR 6.5% over the forecast period due to increasing incidence of the disease

  • North America led the phototherapy equipment market in 2018 owing to quick adoption of advanced technologies in the field of phototherapy treatment in this region

  • Some of the key companies are GE Healthcare; Philips Lighting Holding B.V.; Nice Neotech Medical Systems Pvt. Ltd.; Natus Medical, Inc.; Phoenix Medical Systems Pvt. Ltd.; and Herbert Waldmann GmbH & Co. KG

Access full research report on global phototherapy equipment market: 

https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/phototherapy-equipment-market

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