The medical sector has recently witnessed an increased demand for laser treatment to treat various skin conditions, such as acne, psoriasis, and hair removal. Topical and oral drugs, such as antibacterial, antimicrobials, and retinoids, are used to treat acne. However, this type of treatment can be time-consuming and have unpleasant side effects on the patient. As a result, researchers have developed alternate treatment options for curing acne over the years. Acne generally improves following exposure to sunshine. This fact has led to the development of laser and other light therapies during the last decade.
Laser and light therapies are used with oral and topical treatments or as a stand-alone regimen to treat patients in less time than the traditional method. The use of laser and light technology in dermatology is rapidly evolving. Laser and light sources are also being used with pharmaceutical medications to improve the therapeutic outcome. This issue of photonics and lasers in medicine highlights some promising developments in the use of lasers and light-based therapies, particularly in the treatment of vascular disorders and dermatophyte fungi. Thus, the rising prevalence of skin conditions is further boosting the adoption of UV laser diode treatments in the medical sector, thereby contributing to the visible and UV laser diode market.
Middle East & Africa Visible and UV Laser Diode Market Segmentation
The Middle East & Africa visible and UV laser diode market is analyzed on the basis of doping material, mode, application, and country. Based on doping material, the market can be segmented into AlGaInP, GaN, and InGaN. In 2020, the AlGaInP segment held the largest share in the market. Based on mode, the market is segmented into single-mode and multi-mode. In 2020, the single-mode segment held a larger share in the market. Based on the application, the market is categorized into industrial, defense, scientific, and others. In 2020, the industrial segment held the largest share in the market.
Based on country, the Middle East & Africa visible and UV laser diode market is segmented into Israel, South Africa, and the Rest of the Middle East & Africa. Israel held the largest share in the Middle East & Africa visible and UV laser diode market in 2020.
ASML Holding NV; Coherent, Inc.; IPG Photonics; Jenoptik AG; Newport Corporation; Nuvoton Technology Corporation; Osram Litch AG; and Trumpf Group are the leading companies in the regional market.