This new market analysis examine the current and future prospects for the world dermatological market. The world dermatological market generated total sales revenues of over $18bn in 2007. It predicts that this market area will expand further, increasing its total revenues significantly based on expansion of the market for modern drugs to treat skin disorders in developing countries, most notably China, India and Brazil. This report will outline the developments and explain their significance.

All the main dermatological market segments achieved positive sales growth from mid 2007 to mid 2008, giving hope for further gains. Dermatitis, anti-infectives and anti-acne treatments ranked as the top three therapeutic areas according to their sales performance. In this unique clear report, you will find out how those therapeutic areas and others fare from 2009 to 2023, as well as the performance of leading products there. This one-stop shop of information will deliver to you the performance of the current leading national markets for the products during that forecast period – will the US still dominate by such a large margin in 2013, 2018 and 2023?

The World Dermatological Market Outlook, 2009-2023 - will specifically analyse the world markets for the following classes of dermatological treatments, with relevant sales forecasts:
• Dermatitis treatments
• Anti-infective agents
• Acne treatments
• Psoriasis treatments
• Miscellaneous dermatological agents.

The World Dermatological Market Outlook, 2009-2023 examines the market critically through a comprehensive review of available information. This detailed report also highlights pipeline developments and important contemporary issues, especially commercial drivers and restraints. Sources used include industrial databases, commercial news, published reports and economic research. Importantly, visiongain applied financial forecasting, qualitative analyses and the assessment of unmet needs to provide a comprehensive market-centred report with detailed analysis and informed opinion.

In particular, The World Dermatological Market Outlook, 2009-2023 concentrates on the following essential aspects of that market:
• Forecast of the worldwide dermatological market from 2008-2023
• Forecasts of the leading market segments from 2008-2023
• Drivers and restraints facing the world dermatological market
• Opportunities and threats facing the world dermatological market
• Commercial prospects for the market-leading drugs, with global sales forecasts from 2008-2023
• Sales forecasts for the leading country markets from 2008-2023
• Analysis of pipeline developments in the sector
• Discussion of unmet therapeutic needs and relative advantages of products.

Why you should buy this report:
• To receive a comprehensive analysis of the prospects for dermatological drugs from 2008-2023
• To discover predicted revenues, growth rates and other key metrics for leading dermatological treatments from 2008-2023
• To discover "hot" pipeline developments and up-and-coming products
• To determine the forces that influence and characterise the market for dermatological treatments:
- Competitive characteristics of the market
- Drivers
- Restraints
- Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
• To find out where the market is heading - both technologically and commercially - from the present onwards.

The global dermatological treatments market has marked strengths and advantages, but is also limited by problems and concerns, like some other major pharma sectors. Growth of generics and biotechnological products create new opportunities. Clearly, that market sector will be driven by product launches and reformulations of existing drugs. Furthermore, the incidence of skin diseases is increasing, combined with an increased demand for treatments, especially in fast-developing nations. Visiongain believes that the global dermatological market has strong growth potential for both original branded and generic products. Market expansion will be heavily dependent on reformulations of existing products for improved drug delivery, new dosing schedules and targeting of specific patient populations. There are also promising dermatological agents currently in development; as discussed in this report, some of those potential market entrants have significant commercial potential. This report is essential reading for everybody involved in the dermatological treatments market, revealing prospects for both existing competitors and potential market entrants, from the present onwards.

1 Executive Summary
1.1 Dermatological Market Review
1.2 Aims, Scope and Format of the Report

2 Introduction to Skin Diseases and Treatments
2.1 The Structure of the Skin
2.1.1 Hair
2.1.2 Sweat and Sebaceous Glands
2.1.3 Nails
2.2 The Physiological Role of the Skin
2.2.1 Protection
2.2.2 Sensory Perception
2.2.3 Storage
2.2.4 Absorption/Vitamin D Formulation
2.2.5 Temperature Regulation
2.3 Differences in Skin Due to Gender
2.4 The Effects of Age on Skin Structure
2.5 Inflammation and Histamine Release
2.6 Introduction to Dermatitis
2.6.1 Atopic Dermatitis
2.6.2 Contact Dermatitis
2.6.3 Seborrheic Dermatitis
2.7 Introduction to Rosacea
2.7.1 Symptoms
2.7.2 Types and Causation
2.8 Introduction to Urticaria
2.8.1 Acute Urticaria
2.8.2 Chronic Urticaria
2.8.3 Physical Urticaria
2.8.4 Dermatographic Urticaria
2.9 Introduction to Alopecia
2.9.1 Alopecia Areata
2.9.2 Androgenic Alopecia
2.9.3 Telogen Effluvium
2.9.4 Trichotillomania and Traction Alopecia
2.10 Introduction to Skin Infection
2.10.1 Bacterial Skin Infections
2.10.2 Fungal Skin Infections
2.10.2.1 Dermatophyte Infections
2.10.3 Viral Infections
2.10.3.1 Herpes Simplex
2.10.3.2 Chicken Pox
2.10.3.3 Herpes Zpster
2.10.3.4 Warts
2.11 Introduction to Acne
2.11.1 Pathogenesis
2.11.2 Causation
2.11.3 The Diagnosis of Acne
2.12 Introduction to Psoriasis
2.12.1 Causation
2.12.2 Symptoms
2.12.3 Type
2.12.4 Complications
2.13 Common Skin Treatments
2.13.1 Creams and Semisolid Emulsions
2.13.2 Ointments
2.13.3 Lotions
2.13.4 Solutions
2.13.5 Occlusive Therapy
2.13.6 Cleansing Agents
2.13.7 Protectant Powders and Hydrophilic Polymers
2.13.8 Anti-Infective Agents
2.13.9 Anti-Inflammatory Agents

3 An Overview of the World Dermatological Market 2008-2023 (Including Forecasts in the Seven Major Markets)
3.1 The World Dermatological Market Analysis
3.1.1 Strategic Analysis
3.2 The Leading Dermatological Markets: a Comparison
3.3 Medrol Currently Leads the World Dermatological Market – But Will it Last?
3.4 The Dermatitis Market Dominates the Dermatological Industry
3.5 Pharmaceutical Companies Accept that Dermatological Blockbuster Sales Will Be Difficult to Achieve
3.6 While the Past Has Been Difficult for Dermatological Treatments, There is Optimism for the Future
3.7 The Top 10 Companies in the Dermatological Market
3.8 The Dermatological Market, Regional Breakdown
3.9 Dermatological Sales in the Seven Major Markets
3.9.1 Dermatological Market in the US
3.9.2 Dermatological Market in Japan
3.9.3 Dermatological Market in France
3.9.4 Dermatological Market in Germany
3.9.5 Dermatological Market in the UK
3.9.6 Dermatological Market in Italy
3.9.7 Dermatological Market in Spain

4 The World Dermatitis Market Analysis 2008-2023
4.1 Dermatitis Market Analysis - Overview
4.2 Medrol Currently Leads the Dermatitis and Dermatological Market
4.2.1 Development of Medrol (methylprednisolone acetate)
4.3 Celestone Analysis
4.3.1 Development of Celestone (betamethasone)
4.4 Elocon Suffers From Generic Competition
4.4.1 Development of Elocon (mometasone fuorate)
4.5 Dermovate Will Increase in Revenues During 2008-2013 – But Will Growth Last Beyond that Period
4.5.1 Development of Dermovate/Olux/Clob X (Clobetasol)
4.6 Kenacort A to Show an Early Increase in Revenues
4.6.1 Kenacort A
4.7 The Dermatitis Market – Summary

5 The World Skin Infection Market Analysis 2008-2023
5.1 Skin Infection Market Analysis – Overview
5.2 Aldara Currently Leads the Skin Infection Market – But Will it Hold During the Forecast Period
5.2.1 Development of Aldara (imiquimod)
5.3 Zovirax Will Show an Early Increase in Revenues
5.3.1 Development of Zovirax (acyclovir)
5.4 Bactroban Will Decline in Revenues During the Forecast Period
5.4.1 Development of Bactroban (mupirocin)
5.5 Lamisil Will be Affected by Patent Expiration
5.5.1 Development of Lamisil (terbinafine)
5.6 Nizoral Will Suffer from Generic Competition
5.6.1 Development of Nizoral (ketoconazole)
5.7 The Skin Infection Market – Summary

6 The World Acne Market Analysis 2008-2023
6.1 Acne Market Analysis – Overview
6.2 Differin Currently Leads the Acne Market
6.2.1 Development of Differin (Adapalene)
6.3 Diane Open to Generic Competition
6.3.1 Development of Diane (cyproterone/ethinylestradiol)
6.4 Benzaclin Will Exhibit Positive Growth – However Can it Withstand Pressure From its Main Rival?
6.4.1 Benzoyl Peroxide and Clindamycin (Benzaclin and Duac)
6.5 Roaccutane Associated With Side Effects
6.5.1 Development of Roaccutane (isotretinoin)
6.6 Duac Revenues During the Forecast Period
6.7 The Acne Market – Summary

7 The World Psoriasis Market Analysis 2008-2023
7.1 Psoriasis Market Analysis – Overview
7.2 Raptiva Currently Leads the Psoriasis Market
7.2.1 Development of Raptiva (efalizumab)
7.3 Daivobet Growth During the Forecast Period
7.4 Dovonex Will Suffer From Strong Competition
7.5 Taclonex Sales Trends
7.5.1 Dovonex/Daivobet/Taclonex (calciportiene/betamethasone)
7.6 Soriatane Sales Will Be Boosted by its Strong Efficacy in Psoriasis Treatment
7.6.1 Soriatane (acitretin)
7.7 The Psoriasis Market – Summary

8 The World Market for Miscellaneous Dermatologicals 2008-2023
8.1 Miscellaneous Market Analysis
8.2 Proscar Sales Trends from 2008-2023
8.3 Will Surgicel Show Positive Sales Growth?
8.4 Betadine Shows Some Positive Growth - But Will it Continue?
8.5 The Miscellaneous Market – Summary

9 SWOT Analysis of the Dermatological Market
9.1 SWOT Analysis
9.2 Market Drivers
9.3 Market Restraints
9.4 There is Scope for Expansion into Related Markets
9.5 Advances in Technology Likely to Bring Benefits to the Market
9.6 Consumer Bargaining Power
9.7 Comparative Studies - a Two Edged Sword
9.8 Competition in the Dermatological Market to Become Increasingly Marked
9.9 Substitutes and Related Threats
9.10 A Discussion of Generic Drugs in This Market - How Great is Their Competitive Threat?

10 Pipeline Developments in the Dermatological Market
10.1 The Potential of the Dermatological Market Has Encouraged R&D
10.2 New Technology Leads to Interesting Pipeline Developments
10.3 Potential Entrants
10.4 Late-Stage Pipeline Products in the Dermatitis Sector
10.5 Late-Stage Pipeline Products in the Skin Infection Sector
10.6 Late-Stage Pipeline Products in the Acne Sector
10.7 Late-Stage Pipeline Products in the Psoriasis Sector
10.8 Late-Stage Pipeline Products in the Miscellaneous Sector
10.9 Innovation Rules for Early-Stage Pipeline Drugs

11 Conclusions
11.1 The Dermatological Market is Heading for Gradual Financial Growth
11.2 Market Drivers in the Dermatological Sector
11.3 Market Restraints in the Dermatological Sector
11.4 Medrol Currently Leads the World Dermatological Market
11.5 Will the Dermatitis Market Continue to Dominate?
11.6 The Skin Infection Market
11.7 The Acne Market
11.8 The Psoriasis Market
11.9 Why Growth in the Overall World Dermatological Market Will Continue

List of Tables
Table 3.1 The World Dermatological Market Forecast ($m), 2008-2023
Table 3.2 Revenues ($m), 6-Year CAGR (%) and Market Share (%) for the Leading Dermatological Markets, 2007 & 2013
Table 3.3 Top Ten Products in the Dermatological Market ($m), 2007
Table 3.4 Top 10 Companies Revenues ($m) in the Dermatological Market, 2007
Table 3.5 Dermatological Market Revenues ($m), Sales by Region 2007
Table 3.6 Dermatological Market Forecast ($m) in the Seven Major Markets, 2008-2023
Table 3.7 Dermatological Market Share<