LICE TREATMENT MARKET ANALYSIS

Market Challenges And Opportunities

Restraints & Challenges:

• Potential side-effects of treatment drugs
• Lack of awareness about lice treatments

Global Lice Treatment Market– Driver

Increasing product launches regarding head lice treatment

The growing produduct launches are a major factor leading to the high demand for head lice treatment. For instance, on June 21, 2023, Chosen By Dermatology- an India-based manufacturer of hair and scalp treatments, launched Child’s Play, a hair serum with high plant content. The product can be used as a wash-off product when used to treat lice and nits.

Increasing product approvals by regulatory authorities

The increasing product approvals by regulatory agencies of respective countries can drive the growth of the global lice treatment market. For instance, in April 2022, Arbor Pharmaceuticals Inc. (A subsidiary of Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), issued patents in the U.S. and Canada for its novel hair care technology containing all natural ingredients to dislodge and safely remove lice and eggs from the hair shaft and scalp.

Global Lice Treatment Market: Restraint

Potential side-effects of lice treatments

The adverse effects caused by hair and scalp oils and serums can restrain the growth of the global lice treatment market. Scalp irritation, including itching, swelling, or redness may occur with head lice and temporarily worsen after treatment with permethrin. Mild burning, stinging, tingling, or numbness may also occur.

This restrain can be overcome by  contacting the doctor or pharmacist promptly and restricting the drug dose to the doctor’s recommendation.

Lack of awareness about lice treatments

Lack of awareness among people is expected to hamper the growth of the global lice treatment market. For instance, a lack of awareness in families, regarding head lice treatment, often leads to the use of traditional remedies including the direct use of insecticides or kerosene, which can be very harmful and may ultimately lead to the death of the individual being treated.

This can be overcome by arranging seminars, and workshops for healthcare professionals as well as for caregivers.