Viral Warts Treatment Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 3632
  • Published Date: Oct 06, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Viral Warts Treatment Market Segmentation:

Treatment Type Segment Analysis

The topical treatment segment is projected to garner the largest revenue share of 45.6% in the market during the discussed timeframe. The dominance of the segment is effectively attributable to their higher prescription rate as a first-line therapy due to their non-invasiveness, cost-effectiveness, and suitability in home-based care. NIH in January 2023 revealed that salicylic acid is the most widely used and well-studied topical agent for the treatment of viral warts, which showcased a clearance rate of about 39% compared to 25% with a placebo.

Type Segment Analysis

The genital warts segment is expected to capture a significant share of 38.5% in the viral warts treatment market by the end of 2035. The growth in the segment is highly subject to the escalating prevalence of HPV, the critical causative agent. In April 2023, KinoPharma and IWAKI SEIYAKU reported that they have initiated a Phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of a novel antiviral ointment targeting human papillomavirus for the treatment of cutaneous warts, which aims to confirm safety and effectiveness in humans following successful preclinical studies.

End user Segment Analysis

Based on end user hospitals segment, it is likely to gain a share of 35.4% in the market during the analyzed timeframe. The capability of the subtype to handle complex cases necessitates advanced procedures such as cryotherapy and electrosurgery. These facilities are equipped with specialized dermatology departments and are the primary point of care for severe, recurrent, or extensive warts, especially genital warts, hence denoting a positive market outlook.

Our in-depth analysis of the market includes the following segments:

Segment

Subsegments

Treatment Type

  • Creams
  • Ointments
  • Solutions
  • Cryotherapy
  • Surgical Removal
  • Laser Treatment
  • Other Treatments
  • Cantharidin
  • Immunotherapy

Type

  • Common Warts
  • Plantar Warts
  • Flat Warts
  • Genital Warts
  • Periungual Warts

End user

  • Hospitals
  • Dermatology Clinics
  • Homecare Settings
  • Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Location of Wart

  • General Warts
  • Hands
  • Feet
  • Face
  • Genital Warts

Mode of Administration

  • Topical
  • Injectable
  • Surgical

Distribution Channel

  • Hospital Pharmacies
  • Retail Pharmacies
  • Online Pharmacies

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2025, the industry size of the viral warts treatment market was over USD 1.6 billion.

The market size for the viral warts treatment market is projected to reach USD 3.4 billion by the end of 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 8.8% during the forecast period, i.e., between 2026 and 2035.

The market in North America is projected to hold the largest market share of 40.8% by the end of 2035 and provide more business opportunities in the future.

The major players in the market are GlaxoSmithKline plc, Bausch Health Companies Inc., Novartis AG, Medigen Vaccine Biologics, Taro Pharmaceutical, Merck & Co., Inc., Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Astellas Pharma, Cipla Ltd., 3M Healthcare, Grace Skincare Pharma, Sun Pharmaceutical, CSL Limited, BioDerma Pharma, LG Chem, Meditree Healthcare, Strata Skin Sciences, Perrigo Company plc, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals.

In terms of treatment type, the topical treatment segment is anticipated to garner the largest market share of 45.6% by 2035 and display lucrative growth opportunities during 2026-2035.
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