PUBLISHER: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | PRODUCT CODE: 1403513
PUBLISHER: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | PRODUCT CODE: 1403513
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Paronychia Treatment Market is accounted for $507.34 million in 2023 and is expected to reach $939.42 million by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 9.2% during the forecast period. Paronychia is a common nail infection characterized by inflammation of the skin surrounding the fingernail or toenail. This is caused by bacteria, fungi, or both, leading to redness, swelling, and pain. Treatment involves warm soaks, proper wound drainage, topical or oral antibiotics for bacterial infections, antifungal medications for fungal cases, and in severe or recurrent instances, surgical intervention may be necessary.
Diabetic individuals are more susceptible to nail infections like paronychia due to compromised immune systems, nerve damage, and reduced blood circulation, making them susceptible to bacterial or fungal nail infections. With the escalating, global diabetes prevalence, there's been a corresponding increase in the incidence of diabetic-related complications, including nail disorders. Diabetic patients often experience challenges in managing infections, necessitating prompt and effective treatment for paronychia.
Counterfeit or unregulated medications pose a serious threat, potentially offering ineffective, substandard, or even harmful treatments to individuals seeking remedies for paronychia. Such unauthorized drugs lack quality control, proper efficacy, and safety standards, raising concerns among healthcare professionals and patients about treatment reliability and potential adverse effects. The presence of these illegitimate products undermines trust in the market's offerings, hindering the market's growth.
Innovative technologies offer improved drug formulations, targeted delivery systems, and enhanced diagnostic tools. Nanotechnology, transdermal patches, and sophisticated imaging or molecular testing enable more effective and precise treatment approaches. Additionally, telemedicine facilitates remote consultations, expanding access to specialized care. These technological advancements enhance treatment efficacy, patient experience, and the overall landscape of paronychia treatments, fostering opportunities for innovation and growth within the market.
Insufficient knowledge among individuals about paronychia, its symptoms, and the importance of seeking timely medical care may result in delayed diagnosis and treatment. Lack of awareness about preventive measures and available treatment options could hinder early intervention, leading to the progression of nail infections. This limited awareness impacts market growth by reducing the patient pool and impeding the adoption of effective paronychia treatments.
The deadly corona virus spread quickly around the world, overwhelming hospitals, redirecting resources, and restricting access to non-essential medical services. This caused major disruptions in healthcare systems that impacted paronychia diagnosis, treatment, and management, as well as delayed or decreased access to healthcare services. In order to get their problems resolved those who are experiencing infections and adverse consequences, including pain and inflammation, must wait for the services to resume.
The chronic paronychia segment is estimated to hold the largest share. Chronic paronychia is a long-term condition that often arises from fungal or bacterial infections, irritants, or predisposing factors such as repetitive trauma or underlying health conditions. Treatments for chronic paronychia include topical antifungal or antibiotic medications, oral therapies, warm soaks, and preventive measures addressing potential irritants. Moreover, chronic paronychia requires long-term, specialised therapy due to its recurrent nature. As a result, there is a dedicated market focus on treating this type of illness.
The gentamicin ointment segment is anticipated to have lucrative growth during the forecast period. Gentamicin ointment contains gentamicin, an antibiotic effective against a wide range of bacteria. Applied directly to the affected nail area, gentamicin ointment targets bacterial infections, reducing inflammation and promoting healing. Furthermore, its localised application and antibacterial properties make it a valuable treatment option for mild-to-moderate bacterial paronychia cases. This segment caters specifically to individuals requiring targeted antimicrobial therapy, contributing to the market's array of topical treatments for addressing bacterial nail infections like paronychia.
Asia Pacific commanded the largest market share during the extrapolated period due to increasing healthcare awareness, a rising prevalence of nail infections, and improving healthcare infrastructure. The region's diverse population and changing lifestyles contribute to the growing incidence of paronychia. Moreover, due to the increased population base suffering from paronychia and their rising spending on the treatment of this issue, and the surging prevalence of favourable government initiatives aimed at improving healthcare infrastructure and promoting awareness about nail infections, this is driving the demand for market growth.
North America is expected to witness profitable growth over the projection period due to a surge in the geriatric population, growing people's knowledge of viable treatments, and the robust presence of major market players in countries like the US and Canada. Moreover, the quick development of cutting-edge paronychia treatment alternatives, such as new topical therapies, antifungal medications, and antibiotics, which have increased the variety of treatment methods offered in clinics and hospitals, is likely to impact the market positively.
Some of the key players in the Paronychia Treatment Market include Glenmark Generics Ltd, Eli Lilly Company, GlaxoSmithKline plc, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Jonakayem Pharma Formulation, Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc, Allergen Plc, Johnson & Johnson Services Inc., Bayer AG, Merck & Co. Inc., Perrigo New York Inc., Novartis AG, Pfizer Inc., Taro Pharmaceutical Industries and Sandoz International GmbH.
In January 2023, The National Medical Products Administration of China announced that they have approved the mobocertinib for treatment of the adult patients with advanced and metastatic non-small lung cancer. The newly developed treatment technique was mostly experienced with mobocertinib including paronychia, diarrhoea, rash, and decreased appetite.