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Lamellar Ichthyosis - Market Insight, Epidemiology, and Market Forecast - 2034

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  • 200 Pages
  • December 2025
  • Region: Global
  • DelveInsight
  • ID: 6219847

Key Highlights

  • Lamellar ichthyosis is a rare genetic skin disorder present at birth and is one of three types of autosomal recessive congenital ichthyoses (ARCI). Babies born with LI are often referred to as "collodion babies" due to the distinctive collodion membrane covering their skin at birth. It occurs in about one in 200,000 people. The condition can affect people of all genders, races, and ethnicities.
  • The most common gene associated with LI is TGM1, but other genes such as NIPAL4, ALOX12B, and CYP4F22 are also implicated in the condition.
  • It is typically managed with topical treatments aimed at repairing the skin barrier. Doctors often prescribe creams containing ceramides or cholesterol. Moisturizers with petrolatum or lanolin are also commonly used to maintain skin hydration. Additionally, mild keratolytics or topical retinoids are sometimes applied to reduce scaling and promote exfoliation.
  • Currently, there are no FDA-approved therapies specifically for lamellar ichthyosis.
  • Emerging treatments include TMB-001, a topical form of isotretinoin, which has shown promising results in clinical trials. In Q4 2021, Timber Pharmaceuticals announced positive top-line results from its Phase IIb CONTROL Study,
  • Research and development are ongoing to identify and develop new treatments for lamellar ichthyosis. Advances in genetic research are paving the way for more targeted therapies that address the underlying genetic mutations causing the condition.
  • The future market for lamellar ichthyosis treatments is expected to grow as new therapies are developed. But still there is a critical need of The pipeline for lamellar ichthyosis treatments is quite limited, underscoring a significant unmet need for effective therapies.
The “Lamellar Ichthyosis - Market Insights, Epidemiology and Market Forecast - 2034” report delivers an in-depth understanding of lamellar ichthyosis, historical and forecasted epidemiology as well as the lamellar ichthyosis market trends in the United States, EU4 (Germany, Spain, Italy, and France) and the United Kingdom, and Japan.

Lamellar Ichthyosis market report provides real-world prescription pattern analysis, emerging drugs, market share of individual therapies, and historical and forecasted 7MM lamellar ichthyosis market size from 2020 to 2034. The report also covers current lamellar ichthyosis treatment practices/algorithms and unmet medical needs to curate the best opportunities and assess the market’s underlying potential.

Geography Covered

  • The United States
  • EU4 (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain) and the United Kingdom
  • Japan

Lamellar Ichthyosis Understanding and Treatment Algorithm

Lamellar Ichthyosis Overview, Country-Specific Treatment Guidelines and Diagnosis

Lamellar ichthyosis is a skin condition that primarily affects infants, who are typically born with a tight, clear sheath covering their skin known as a collodion membrane. This membrane usually dries and peels off within the first few weeks of life, revealing scaly skin and outwardly turned eyelids and lips. The condition is characterized by large, dark, plate-like scales covering most of the body. Infants with lamellar ichthyosis may face several complications, including infections, dehydration due to excessive fluid loss, and respiratory issues. Additional symptoms include hair loss (alopecia), abnormal fingernails and toenails (nail dystrophy), decreased sweating (hypohidrosis), increased heat sensitivity, and thickened skin on the palms and soles (keratoderma). In some cases, individuals may also experience reddened skin (erythema) and joint deformities (contractures).

Prenatal diagnosis of lamellar ichthyosis can be achieved by electron microscopic examination of fetal skin biopsies or amniotic fluid cells obtained via fetoscopy. DNA-based molecular genetic testing is commercially available for TGM1, ABCA12, ALOXE3 and ALOX12B.22 Alternatively, skin biopsies may be examined by light microscopy and electron microscopy for histological features, or for detection of in situ TGM1 expression and activity.

The lamellar ichthyosis report provides an overview of lamellar ichthyosis pathophysiology, diagnostic approaches, and detailed treatment algorithm along with a real-world scenario of a patient’s journey beginning from the first symptom, the time taken for diagnosis to the entire treatment process.

Lamellar Ichthyosis Treatment

Lamellar ichthyosis has no cure, so treatment focuses on alleviating symptoms and improving skin condition through a combination of topical and systemic therapies. Topical treatments include emollients such as petrolatum and lanolin to maintain skin hydration, and keratolytics like alpha-hydroxy acids and urea to reduce scale thickness and promote exfoliation. Topical retinoids, such as tretinoin, can also be beneficial. In more severe cases, systemic treatments like oral retinoids are used to enhance epidermal turnover and manage hyperkeratosis, though these can have potential side effects and are used with caution.

Lamellar Ichthyosis Epidemiology

The lamellar ichthyosis epidemiology chapter in the report provides historical as well as forecasted in the 7MM covering the United States, EU4 countries (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain), the United Kingdom, and Japan from 2024 to 2034. The lamellar ichthyosis epidemiology is segmented with detailed insights into Total Prevalent Cases of Lamellar Ichthyosis, Total Diagnosed Prevalent Cases of Lamellar Ichthyosis, Genetic Mutation-specific Cases of Lamellar Ichthyosis, Severity-Specific Diagnosed Prevalent Cases of Lamellar Ichthyosis, and Total Treated Cases of Lamellar Ichthyosis.
  • Lamellar ichthyosis is the most common variant of autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis (ARCI). Prevalence in Europe is estimated at approximately 1/100,000-1/300,000 individuals.
  • It is primarily inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, meaning both parents must carry a copy of the mutated gene for their child to be affected. There are also rare cases of autosomal dominant inheritance.
  • The condition is present at birth. Newborns with lamellar ichthyosis are often referred to as “collodion babies” due to the presence of a shiny, waxy layer of skin that is typically shed within the first two weeks of life.
  • While specific prevalence rates can vary, lamellar ichthyosis is recognized globally. However, detailed epidemiological data may be more readily available in regions with advanced genetic research and healthcare infrastructure.
  • Lamellar ichthyosis is associated with mutations in several genes, including TGM1, ABCA12, ALOX12B, and NIPAL4. These genes are involved in skin cell development and function.

Lamellar Ichthyosis Drug Chapters

The drug chapter segment of the lamellar ichthyosis report encloses a detailed analysis of lamellar ichthyosis marketed drugs and late-stage (Phase III and Phase II) pipeline drugs. It also deep dives into the lamellar ichthyosis pivotal clinical trial details, recent and expected market approvals, patent details, the latest news, and recent deals and collaborations.

Emerging Drugs

TMB-001: Timber Pharmaceuticals/ LEO Pharma

TMB-001, a topical form of isotretinoin, is currently being developed for the treatment of moderate to severe subtypes of congenital ichthyosis (CI). In the fourth quarter of 2021, Timber Pharmaceuticals announced positive top-line results from its Phase IIb CONTROL Study. The study demonstrated that TMB-001 has clinically meaningful efficacy and a favorable safety profile, highlighting its potential as an important treatment option for CI. This is especially significant given the lack of FDA-approved treatments and the limited options available in the standard of care for this condition. Timber initiated the Phase III ASCEND clinical trial in Quarter2 2022. TMB-001, has received an orphan and breakthrough designation by the FDA.

KB105: Krystal Biotech

KB105 is an investigational topical gene therapy developed by Krystal Biotech for the treatment of autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis (ARCI), specifically targeting lamellar ichthyosis. The therapy aims to address the underlying genetic defect associated with LI by delivering a functional copy of the TGM1 gene, which is crucial for proper skin barrier function. Currently, KB105 is undergoing Phase II clinical trials to evaluate its safety and efficacy.

Lamellar Ichthyosis Market Outlook

Key players, including Timber Pharmaceuticals and Krystal Biotech, are actively advancing their lead candidates through various stages of clinical development to address lamellar ichthyosis. Timber Pharmaceuticals is progressing with TMB-001, a topical form of isotretinoin, which has shown promising results in early trials. Meanwhile, Krystal Biotech is exploring gene therapy approaches to target the underlying genetic causes of lamellar ichthyosis. These efforts are part of a broader trend in the market, where pharmaceutical companies are focusing on innovative solutions to meet the significant unmet needs in LI treatment. As these therapies progress through clinical trials, the future market for lamellar ichthyosis treatments is expected to expand, offering new hope and improved outcomes for patients.

Lamellar Ichthyosis Drugs Uptake

This section focuses on the uptake rate of potential drugs expected to be launched in the market during 2024-2034, which depends on the competitive landscape, safety, and efficacy data along with order of entry. It is important to understand that the key players evaluating their novel therapies in the pivotal and confirmatory trials should remain vigilant when selecting appropriate comparators to stand the greatest chance of a positive opinion from regulatory bodies, leading to approval, smooth launch, and rapid uptake.

Lamellar Ichthyosis Activities

The report provides insights into different therapeutic candidates in Phase III and Phase II stages. It also analyzes key players involved in developing targeted therapeutics.

Pipeline Development Activities

The report covers information on collaborations, acquisitions and mergers, licensing, and patent details for lamellar ichthyosis emerging therapies.

KOL Views

To keep up with the real-world scenario in current and emerging market trends, we take opinions from Key Industry leaders working in the domain through primary research to fill the data gaps and validate our secondary research. Industry Experts were contacted for insights on the evolving treatment landscape, patient reliance on conventional therapies, patient therapy switching acceptability, and drug uptake along with challenges related to accessibility.

The analysts connected with 10+ KOLs to gather insights; however, interviews were conducted with 5+ KOLs in the 7MM. Their opinion helps understand and validate current and emerging treatment patterns of lamellar ichthyosis. This will support the clients in potential upcoming novel treatments by identifying the overall scenario of the market and the unmet needs.

Qualitative Analysis

We perform Qualitative and market Intelligence analysis using various approaches, such as SWOT analysis and Conjoint Analysis. In the SWOT analysis, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in terms of gaps in disease diagnosis, patient awareness, physician acceptability, competitive landscape, cost-effectiveness, and geographical accessibility of therapies are provided.

Conjoint Analysis analyzes multiple approved and emerging therapies based on relevant attributes such as safety, efficacy, frequency of administration, route of administration, and order of entry. Scoring is given based on these parameters to analyze the effectiveness of therapy.

In efficacy, the trial’s primary and secondary outcome measures are evaluated; for instance, in event-free survival, one of the most important primary outcome measures is event-free survival and overall survival.

Further, the therapies’ safety is evaluated wherein the acceptability, tolerability, and adverse events are majorly observed, and it sets a clear understanding of the side effects posed by the drug in the trials. In addition, the scoring is also based on the probability of success, and the addressable patient pool for each therapy. According to these parameters, the final weightage score and the ranking of the emerging therapies are decided.

Market Access and Reimbursement

The report provides detailed insights on the country-wise accessibility and reimbursement scenarios, cost-effectiveness scenario of currently used therapies, programs making accessibility easier and out-of-pocket costs more affordable, insights on patients insured under federal or state government prescription drug programs, etc.

Scope of the Report

  • The report covers a segment of key events, an executive summary, descriptive overview of lamellar ichthyosis, explaining its causes, signs and symptoms, pathogenesis, and currently available therapies.
  • Comprehensive insight has been provided into the epidemiology segments and forecasts, the future growth potential of diagnosis rate, and disease progression along with country specific treatment guidelines.
  • Additionally, an all-inclusive account of both the current and emerging therapies, along with the elaborative profiles of late-stage and prominent therapies, will have an impact on the current treatment landscape.
  • A detailed review of the lamellar ichthyosis market, historical and forecasted market size, market share by therapies, detailed assumptions, and rationale behind our approach is included in the report, covering the 7MM drug outreach.
  • The report provides an edge while developing business strategies, by understanding trends, through SWOT analysis and expert insights/KOL views, patient journey, and treatment preferences that help in shaping and driving the 7MM lamellar ichthyosis market.

Lamellar Ichthyosis Report Insights

  • Patient Population
  • Therapeutic Approaches
  • Lamellar Ichthyosis Pipeline Analysis
  • Lamellar Ichthyosis Market Size and Trends
  • Existing and future Market Opportunity

Lamellar Ichthyosis Report Key Strengths

  • Eleven Years Forecast
  • 7MM Coverage
  • Lamellar Ichthyosis Epidemiology Segmentation
  • Inclusion of Country specific treatment guidelines
  • KOL’s feedback on approved and emerging therapies
  • Key Cross Competition
  • Conjoint analysis
  • Drugs Uptake and Key Market Forecast Assumptions

Lamellar Ichthyosis Report Assessment

  • Current Treatment Practices
  • Unmet Needs
  • Pipeline Product Profiles
  • Market Attractiveness
  • Qualitative Analysis (SWOT and Conjoint Analysis)

FAQs

  • What is the growth rate of the 7MM lamellar ichthyosis treatment market?
  • What was the Lamellar Ichthyosis total market size, the market size by therapies, market share (%) distribution in 2020, and what would it look like in 2034? What are the contributing factors/key catalysts for this growth?
  • Is there any unexplored patient setting that can open the window for growth in the future?
  • What are the pricing variations among different geographies for approved and off-label therapies?
  • How would the market drivers, barriers, and future opportunities affect the market dynamics and subsequent analysis of the associated trends? Although multiple expert guidelines recommend testing for targetable mutations before therapy initiation, why do barriers to testing remain high?
  • What are the current and emerging options for the treatment of lamellar ichthyosis ?
  • How many companies are developing therapies for the treatment of lamellar ichthyosis ?
  • What are the recent novel therapies, targets, mechanisms of action, and technologies developed to overcome the limitations of existing therapies?
  • Patient/physician acceptability in terms of preferred treatment options as per real-world scenarios?
  • What are the country-specific accessibility issues of expensive, recently approved therapies?

Reasons to buy

  • The report will help in developing business strategies by understanding the latest trends and changing treatment dynamics driving the Lamellar Ichthyosis Market.
  • Insights on patient burden/disease prevalence, evolution in diagnosis, and factors contributing to the change in the epidemiology of the disease during the forecast years
  • Understand the existing market opportunities in varying geographies and the growth potential over the coming years.
  • Distribution of historical and current patient share based on real-world prescription data along with reported sales of approved products in the US, EU4 (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain), the United Kingdom, and Japan.
  • Identifying strong upcoming players in the market will help devise strategies to help get ahead of competitors.
  • Detailed analysis and ranking of class-wise potential current and emerging therapies under the conjoint analysis section to provide visibility around leading classes.
  • Highlights of access and reimbursement policies of approved therapies, barriers to accessibility of expensive off-label therapies, and patient assistance programs.
  • To understand Key Opinion Leaders’ perspectives around the accessibility, acceptability, and compliance-related challenges of existing treatment to overcome barriers in the future.
  • Detailed insights on the unmet needs of the existing market so that the upcoming players can strengthen their development and launch strategy.

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Table of Contents

1. Key Insights2. Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) Market Overview at a Glance3. Market Share (%) Distribution of Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) in 20204. Market Share (%) Distribution of Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) in 20345. Executive Summary
6. Disease Background and Overview
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Classification
6.3. Causes
6.4. Symptoms and Complications
6.5. Pathophysiology
6.6. Diagnosis
6.7. Treatment and Management
7. Epidemiology and Patient Population8. Key Findings9. Total Prevalent Population of Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) in the 7MM10. Assumptions and Rationale
11. The United States
11.1. Total Prevalence of Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) in the US
11.2. Diagnosed Prevalent Cases of Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) in the US
11.3. Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) Cases by Genetic-Mutation Types in the US
11.4 Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) Cases by Severity-Specific in the US
11.5 Total treated cases of Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) Cases in the US
12. EU4 & the UK
12.1. Total Prevalence of Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) in EU4 & the UK
12.2. Diagnosed Prevalent Cases of Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) in EU4 & the UK
12.3. Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) Cases by Genetic-Mutation Types in EU4 & the UK
12.4. Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) Cases by Severity-Specific in EU4 & the UK
12.5. Total treated cases of Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) Cases in EU4 & the UK
13. Japan
13.1. Total Prevalence of Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) in Japan
13.2. Diagnosed Prevalent Cases of Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) in Japan
13.3. Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) Cases by Genetic-Mutation Types in Japan
13.4. Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) Cases by Severity-Specific in Japan
13.5. Total treated cases of Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) Cases in Japan
14. Patient Journey for Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI)
15. Emerging Therapies
15.1. KB105: Krystal Biotech
15.1.1. Product Description
15.1.2. Other development activities
15.1.3. Clinical Development
15.1.4 Product Profile
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16. Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI): Seven Major Market Analysis
16.1 Key Findings
16.2 Total Market Size of Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) in the 7MM
16.3 Market Outlook
16.4 United States Market Size
16.4.1.Total Market Size of Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) in the US
16.4.2.Market Size of Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) by Therapies in the US
16.5 EU4 & the UK
16.5.1 Total Market Size of Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) in EU4 & the UK
16.5.2 Market Size of Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) by Therapies in EU4 & the UK
16.6 Japan Market Size
16.6.1.Total Market Size of Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) in Japan
16.6.2.Market Size of Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) by Therapies in Japan
17. KOL Views18. SWOT Analysis19. Market access and Reimbursement20. Appendix21. Report Methodology22. Publisher Capabilities23. Disclaimer24. About the Publisher
List of Tables
Table 1: 7MM Lamellar Ichthyosis Epidemiology (2020-2034)
Table 2: 7MM Lamellar Ichthyosis Diagnosed and Treatable Cases (2020-2034)
Table 3: Lamellar Ichthyosis Epidemiology in the United States (2020-2034)
Table 4: Lamellar Ichthyosis Diagnosed and Treatable Cases in the United States (2020-2034)
Table 5: Lamellar Ichthyosis Epidemiology in Germany (2020-2034)
Table 6: Lamellar Ichthyosis Diagnosed and Treatable Cases in Germany (2020-2034)
Table 7: Lamellar Ichthyosis Epidemiology in France (2020-2034)
Table 8: Lamellar Ichthyosis Diagnosed and Treatable Cases in France (2020-2034)
Table 9: Lamellar Ichthyosis Epidemiology in Italy (2020-2034)
Table 10: Lamellar Ichthyosis Diagnosed and Treatable Cases in Italy (2020-2034)
Table 11: Lamellar Ichthyosis Epidemiology in Spain (2020-2034)
Table 12: Lamellar Ichthyosis Diagnosed and Treatable Cases in Spain (2020-2034)
Table 13: Lamellar Ichthyosis Epidemiology in the UK (2020-2034)
Table 14: Lamellar Ichthyosis Diagnosed and Treatable Cases in the UK (2020-2034)
Table 15: Lamellar Ichthyosis Epidemiology in Japan (2020-2034)
Table 16: Lamellar Ichthyosis Diagnosed and Treatable Cases in Japan (2020-2034)
Table 17: Drug Name, Clinical Trials by Recruitment status
Table 18: Drug Name, Clinical Trials by Zone
Table 19: Total Seven Major Market Size in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Table 20: Region-wise Market Size in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Table 21: 7MM-Market Size by Therapy in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Table 22: United States Market Size in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Table 23: United States Market Size by Therapy in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Table 24: Germany Market Size in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Table 25: Germany Market Size by Therapy in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Table 26: France Market Size in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Table 27: France Market Size by Therapy in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Table 28: Italy Market Size in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Table 29: Italy Market Size by Therapy in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Table 30: Spain Market Size in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Table 31: Spain Market Size by Therapy in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Table 32: United Kingdom Market Size in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Table 33: United Kingdom Market Size by Therapy in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Table 34: Japan Market Size in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Table 35: Japan Market Size by Therapy in USD, Million (2020-2034)
List of Figures
Figure 1: 7MM Lamellar Ichthyosis Epidemiology (2020-2034)
Figure 2: 7MM Lamellar Ichthyosis Diagnosed and Treatable Cases (2020-2034)
Figure 3: Lamellar Ichthyosis Epidemiology in the United States (2020-2034)
Figure 4: Lamellar Ichthyosis Diagnosed and Treatable Cases in the United States (2020-2034)
Figure 5: Lamellar Ichthyosis Epidemiology in Germany (2020-2034)
Figure 6: Lamellar Ichthyosis Diagnosed and Treatable Cases in Germany (2020-2034)
Figure 7: Lamellar Ichthyosis Epidemiology in France (2020-2034)
Figure 8: Lamellar Ichthyosis Diagnosed and Treatable Cases in France (2020-2034)
Figure 9: Lamellar Ichthyosis Epidemiology in Italy (2020-2034)
Figure 10: Lamellar Ichthyosis Diagnosed and Treatable Cases in Italy (2020-2034)
Figure 11: Lamellar Ichthyosis Epidemiology in Spain (2020-2034)
Figure 12: Lamellar Ichthyosis Diagnosed and Treatable Cases in Spain (2020-2034)
Figure 13: Lamellar Ichthyosis Epidemiology in the UK (2020-2034)
Figure 14: Lamellar Ichthyosis Diagnosed and Treatable Cases in the UK (2020-2034)
Figure 15: Lamellar Ichthyosis Epidemiology in Japan (2020-2034)
Figure 16: Lamellar Ichthyosis Diagnosed and Treatable Cases in Japan (2020-2034)
Figure 17: Drug Name, Clinical Trials by Recruitment status
Figure 18: Drug Name, Clinical Trials by Zone
Figure 19: Total Seven Major Market Size in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Figure 20: Region-wise Market Size in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Figure 21: 7MM-Market Size by Therapy in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Figure 22: United States Market Size in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Figure 23: United States Market Size by Therapy in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Figure 24: Germany Market Size in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Figure 25: Germany Market Size by Therapy in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Figure 26: France Market Size in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Figure 27: France Market Size by Therapy in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Figure 28: Italy Market Size in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Figure 29: Italy Market Size by Therapy in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Figure 30: Spain Market Size in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Figure 31: Spain Market Size by Therapy in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Figure 32: United Kingdom Market Size in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Figure 33: United Kingdom Market Size by Therapy in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Figure 34: Japan Market Size in USD, Million (2020-2034)
Figure 35: Japan Market Size by Therapy in USD, Million (2020-2034)

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Timber Pharmaceuticals/ LEO Pharma
  • Krystal Biotech