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. Head lice survive and thrive solely on human blood, once they’re separated from the human host, they starve and perish within several hours. Nits (head lice eggs), on the other hand, generally die within a week of being released from their human host. While it’s true that an infestation of head lice is inconvenient and perhaps uncomfortable, it’s usually harmless.
Market Dynamics
Increasing prevalence of lice infestation, easy availability of lice treatment products, and a 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. The U.S. 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.
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