Lice Treatment Market, By Product Type (OTC Medication (Permethrin, Pyrethrin, and Other Product Types) and Prescription Medication (Ivermectin, Spinosad, Malathion, and Other Prescription Medications)), By Distribution Channel (Hospitals and Clinics, Retail Pharmacies, and Other Distribution Channels), and By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America)- Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022 - 2028
Lice are parasitic insects that can be found on people's heads and bodies, including the pubic area. There are three types of lice that affect humans: body lice, head lice, and pubic lice. Lice are tiny, wingless insects that feed on human blood. Lice spread from person to person through close contact and by sharing belongings. Unless treated properly, this condition can become a recurring problem. Lice treatment products are available over-the-counter (OTC) and/or with a prescription. These products help eliminate lice.
Market Dynamics:
Increasing prevalence of lice infestation, easy availability of lice treatment products, and rise in awareness among people are some major factors expected to aid in the growth of the global lice treatment market during the forecast period.
In October 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a lotion to treat head lice for nonprescription, or over-the-counter (OTC), use through a process called a prescription (Rx)-to-OTC switch. FDA initially approved Sklice (ivermectin) lotion, 0.5% for the treatment of head lice in patients 6 months of age and older as a prescription drug in February 2012.
In August 2020, Uniseed investee company Hatchtech, developing an innovative prescription head lice product, announced that its commercialization partner, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, has achieved US FDA approval of Xeglyze (abametapir) Lotion 0.74% for the topical treatment of head lice infestation in patients 6 months of age and older.
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