The global prevalence of atopic dermatitis — a chronic skin condition — is expected to reach 42.42 million by 2033, according to a report on Monday.
The report by GlobalData, a data and analytics company, showed that the global burden of 12-month diagnosed prevalent cases of atopic dermatitis is forecast to increase at an annual growth rate (AGR) of 0.10 per cent — from around 42.02 million cases in 2023 to 42.42 million cases in 2033.
This increase will be particular in the seven major markets — the US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, and Japan, the report said.
The report reveals atopic dermatitis cases, also known as eczema, are rising because of the increasing prevalence of environmental and lifestyle risk factors and the increase in the incidence of atopic dermatitis in adulthood. It causes inflammation, redness, and intense itching.
“The pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis is unclear and most …