ASIA-PACIFIC ANTI-ACNE DERMAL PATCH MARKET FORECAST 2023-2032

The Asia-Pacific anti-acne dermal patch market growth assessment includes the analysis of India, Japan, South Korea, Australia & New Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Singapore, China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific. According to Research Gate, acne is common in urban areas in China. As per a study on the acne prevalence among 17,345 Chinese population, 5.6% had severe acne, 26.0% had moderate acne, and 68.4% had mild acne. The major factors attributed to the condition were diet and smoking. Also, acne has been linked to permanent scarring in 3%-7% of patients, negatively impacting mental and physical health and inducing a psychological burden on patients. Thus, the Chinese market encompasses significant market players and widespread use of innovative dermal acne patches, given the prevalence of skin problems. In addition, China was among the first to offer acne patches, even before the United States. Such aspects raise China’s market prospects with regard to anti-acne dermal patches. 

In Taiwan, the presence of prominent companies like BenQ Materials Corp and DermaAngel contributes to the market growth prospects. Acne has been associated with severe psychological impacts, including suicide, depression, poor self-esteem, and social anxiety. This has resulted in an increased acceptance of skincare treatments, including acne patches. According to a study, biological and socioeconomic factors influence acne. Besides, changing lifestyles, dietary structures, an aging population, and rapid urbanization have led to higher incidences of acne in the Taiwanese population. 

The Asia-Pacific anti-acne dermal patch market segmentation includes distribution channel, age group, and ingredient type. The ingredient type segment includes herbal-based and chemical-based. 

The most common ingredients in acne patches include retinoic acid, ethylene oxide, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, salicylic acid, hydrocolloid, etc. Hydrocolloid, made from a moisture-absorbing material, is significant in wound healing. A moist environment facilitates proper skin healing. It also extracts impurities from the skin and prevents the spread of acne-causing bacteria. Some popular hydrocolloid acne patches are Rael Miracle Patch Invisible Spot Cover and the CORSX Acne Pimple Master Patch. 

Whereas salicylic acid is popularly used to treat acne as it minimizes the swelling and redness of the skin and helps clear blemishes. Furthermore, retinoic acid has become a popular element in skin care routines and is used in the form of retinol. It contains vitamin A and helps promote clearer-looking skin. 

Some of the eminent companies in the Asia-Pacific anti-acne dermal patch market are COSRX, Starface, Peach & Lily, DermaAngel, etc.

DermaAngel is a renowned privately-held skin care brand for its acne patches and leads in the Philippines, the United States, Singapore, Thailand, and China. It produces varied acne-treatment products like cleansing cleaner, cleaning mousse, intensive gel, post-acne spot-lightening serum, and acne patches. These products contain softer ingredients that aid in skin restoration and replenishment. The company is headquartered in Guishan, Taiwan.

The company’s Acne Patch is based on ultra-thin edge technology and is 0.01 cm in thickness. It is thin on the outside and thick on the inside, making it undetectable from the skin. It is made of hydrocolloid and absorbs pus and oil from acne.