Polymer Based Wound Dressings Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028 Segmented By Type (Films, Foams, Hydrogels, Alginates, Others), By Mechanism (Antimicrobial, Immunostimulant, Others), By Application (Burns, Chronic Wounds, Skin Injuries, Ulcers, Others), By End User (Hospitals & Clinics, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Others), By Region and Competition

Global Polymer Based Wound Dressings Market is expected to grow at an impressive rate during the forecast period on account of the increasing demand for advanced wound care products and the growing incidence of chronic wounds. The rising prevalence of diabetes and obesity, which increase the risk of developing chronic wounds, is also driving the growth of the market. The increasing elderly population, which is more prone to developing wounds, is also contributing to the growth of the market.

Wound care is an important aspect of healthcare and various types of wound dressings have been developed to provide proper wound healing and protection. Polymer-based wound dressings are one of the most advanced types of wound dressings that have gained popularity in recent years due to their many benefits. Polymer-based wound dressings are made from polymers that provide a moist and flexible environment to the wound, which helps in quick healing. The polymers used in these wound dressings are biocompatible and non-toxic, making them suitable for use in a wide range of wound care applications. Additionally, these dressings have excellent absorbent properties, which help in controlling the amount of exudate (fluid) produced by the wound. All these factors are expected to drive the growth of global polymer based wound dressings market in the coming years.

Increasing Development of Polymer Based Wound Dressings

Some of the commercially found at polymer based wound dressings brands include Cultinova Gel,Biolex, TegaGel,Carrasyn, NuGel,2nd Skin Flexderm,Exu Dry Dressing,CarraSorb, andGRX wound Gel.

The increasing number of branded polymers based wound dressings products being developed is expected to support the demand for global polymer based wound dressings market.

Increasing Cases of Chronic and Acute Wounds

Besides, growing incidence rate of chronic ulcers is further expected to support the growth of polymer based wound dressings market. Varicose veins, obesity, peripheral occlusive disease, smoking, among others are some of the factors contributing to different types of chronic ulcers. Also, burns, skin injuries & tears, surgery defects & wounds, laser wounds, among others all can be treated using polymer based wound dressings, thereby supporting the growth of polymer based wound dressings market.

Market Segmentation

Global Polymer Based Wound Dressings Market can be segmented by type, by mechanism, by application, by end user, and by region. Based on type, global polymer based wound dressings market can be categorized into films, foams, hydrogels, alginates, and others. By mechanism, the global polymer based wound dressings market can be segmented into antimicrobial, immunostimulant, and others. In terms of application, global polymer based wound dressings market can be grouped into burns, chronic wounds, skin injuries, ulcers, and others. By end user, the global polymer based wound dressings market can be grouped into hospitals & clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, and others.

Market Players

3M Company, Coloplast A/S, HRA Pharma SAS, Covalon Technologies, Ltd., Smith & Nephew Plc., Sorbsan, ConvaTec Limited, Pfizer, Inc. (Pharmacia), Mölnlycke Healthcare AB, among others are some of the leading players operating in the global Polymer Based Wound Dressings market.