PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1722789
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1722789
The global herpes simplex virus treatment market size was valued at USD 2.7 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 4.0 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.51% during 2025-2033. North America currently dominates the market. The growing awareness among individuals about various medications of HSV, increasing healthcare expenditure, and wide availability of HSV medications through online and offline pharmacy stores represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) refers to a contagious viral infection that is spread through saliva, semen, and vaginal secretion and causes blisters and ulcers. It produces herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) infection and herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) infection among individuals. It also causes fever, body aches, swollen lymph nodes, headache, tingling, itching, or burning sensation around the mouth of an individual before the appearance of sores. It usually occurs among people having a sexual partner with HSV or who are immunocompromised. HSV can be cured by consuming some antiviral medications, such as acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir. It can also be treated through some home remedies, such as a warm or cold compress, aloe vera, a paste of baking soda or cornstarch and water, and a mixture of crushed garlic. HSV treatment can aid in lowering the chance of transmitting the virus and reducing the frequency or severity of outbreaks.
At present, the rising prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among the masses around the world represents one of the key factors supporting the growth of the market. In addition, the increasing demand for HSV treatments due to concerns about sexual health among individuals worldwide is bolstering the growth of the market. Besides this, the growing demand for HSV treatments due to the increasing awareness among individuals about the risks and complications of HSV infection across the globe is positively influencing the market. Moreover, the rising demand for new HSV treatment options with reduced side effects and enhanced effectiveness is propelling the growth of the market. Apart from this, the increasing healthcare expenditure, along with the inflating income level of individuals, is offering lucrative growth opportunities to industry investors. Additionally, the wide availability of HSV medications through online and offline pharmacy stores across the globe is impelling the growth of the market. Besides this, the increasing demand for HSV treatment options to prevent severe complications, such as encephalitis (brain infection) or keratitis (eye infection) among individuals, is contributing to the growth of the market. Furthermore, the rising innovations in HSV treatment options and various drug approvals are strengthening the growth of the market.