Rare skin condition causing warty lesions and high cancer risk. Presents with scaly spots and bumps on hands, feet, face and neck. Lesions may appear like pityriasis versicolor or psoriasis. HPV types 5 and 8 detected in 90% of skin cancers
Rare diseases affect a small percentage of the population. About 300 million people worldwide are affected by rare diseases. 80% of rare diseases have genetic origins. Fields condition is the rarest known disease, affecting only three individuals
Rare disease presenting in early childhood. Affects one side of face, sometimes extending to other body parts. Higher prevalence in females (3:2 ratio). Usually appears between 5 and 15 years of age
Global market size reached USD 3.8 billion in 2023. Expected to grow to USD 7.9 billion by 2033 at 7.59% CAGR. Pharmaceutical companies outsource to reduce development costs
Johnson & Johnson is world's largest healthcare company. Roche leads in biotech with 17 biopharmaceuticals. Pfizer ranks 64th on Fortune 500 with $47.644 billion revenue. Novartis focuses on innovative science and digital technologies
Epidyolex treats Lennox-Gastaut and Dravet syndromes in patients 2 years and older. Used for tuberous sclerosis complex in patients 2 years and above. Contains active substance cannabidiol for treating rare childhood epilepsy. Designated as orphan medicine for these conditions