Acne Treatment Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Type(Retinoids, Antibiotics, Isotretinoin, Others), By Route of Administration(Oral, Topical), By Age Group(10 to 17, 18 to 44, 45 to 64, 65 Above), By Distribution Channel(Hospital Pharmacies, Retail & Online Pharmacies), By Region - Industry Forecast 2024-2031

Acne Treatment Market size was valued at USD 9.164 billion in 2019 and is poised to grow from USD 9.6 billion in 2023 to USD 13.2 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.63% in the forecast period (2024-2031).

Acne is a skin ailment caused by clogged hair follicles with dead skin cells and oil. Although it affects people of various ages, this ailment is most frequent in adolescents. Antibiotics, retinoids, and retinoid-like medicines are the most commonly used medications. One of the primary reasons driving worldwide demand for the product over the predicted period is the rising frequency of skin problems.

Factors such as the rising incidence of acne vulgaris in teens and adults, rising sedentary lifestyles and bad eating habits, and rising desire for less invasive cosmetic treatment techniques have increased demand and spurred the market expansion. However, safety concerns about the medications used for acne therapy are impeding market expansion.

Acne vulgaris is a prevalent skin disorder that affects around 9.4% of the world's population, with teens having the highest frequency. It affects nearly 90% of men and 80% of women across all ethnic groupings. Acne is the most prevalent skin problem in the United States, impacting 50 million people each year, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association. 

Additional research has found that the likelihood of having acne rises owing to a variety of variables including genetics, mental stress, menstruation, hot and humid weather, and oily cosmetics.

US Acne Treatment Market is poised to grow at a sustainable CAGR for the next forecast year.