Infestation of blood feeding
Phthiraptera, an ectoparasitic insect (Louse) is referred as
pediculosis. While sucking human blood, lice saliva enters human
circulatory system which causes puritus. Lice can survive away from
human host for 10 days post which it dies due to starvation. A mature
female louse lay 3 to 6 eggs per day. Eggs (Nits) hatch in 8 to 10 days
and reach maturity in 13 to 15 days. Mature lice live for 10 days.
Pediculosis spreads through close
physical contact, combs, hats, cloths and linens. Scratching due to
intense itching at the infected area is a prominent symptom of
pediculosis infection. Nits on hair shafts and red lesions on infected
site are some other symptoms of pediculosis. Treatment of pediculosis
includes occlusive therapy, environmental eradication, and mechanical
removal of lice. Based on the louse type, global pediculosis treatment
market is segmented as follows:
- Pediculosis Capitis
- Pediculosis Pubis
- Pediculosis Corporis
Pediculosis capitis infect head,
pediculosis pubis infect pubic area and pediculosis corporis lay nits in
seams and folds of cloths. Pediculosis pubis is also referred as crabs.
Prevalence of pediculosis is perpetually increasing globally. In many
parts of the U.S., pediculosis infection to head in school children has
reached epidemic proportions. Thus, rising prevalence of pediculosis
coupled with lack of awareness about personal hygiene are some of the
drivers for growth of the global pediculosis treatment market. In
addition, increased use of human lice in forensic studies is fueling the
growth of the global pediculosis treatment market. While on the other
hand, lack of diagnostic tools and condition specific treatment are some
of the major factors that are restraining the growth of the global
pediculosis treatment market. Based on the treatment, the global
pediculosis market is segmented as follows:
- Dimeticone Lotion
- Malathion + Dimeticone Lotion
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Suffocation-Based Pediculicide
- Petrolatum
- Mercuric Oxide Ointment
- Others
Presently, North America and Europe are
leading the global pediculosis treatment market. Factors such as,
exceptionally developed healthcare infrastructure, higher healthcare
spending, reimbursement coverage and government support are driving the
pediculosis market in North America and Europe. Asia Pacific is a
lucrative market for pediculosis treatment. Factors such as rapidly
developing healthcare infrastructure on the grounds of growing medical
tourism industry, increasing awareness about pediculosis and related
treatments, and rising literacy rate are fueling the growth of
pediculosis treatment market in Asia Pacific region. India and China
account for the largest population pool in the world. Therefore, India
and China are anticipated to show fastest growth rate in the forecast
period.
In addition to India and China, Japan
is also expected to grow at significant growth rate owing to increased
focus of Japanese government on improving healthcare facilities in the
country. Countries namely, Brazil, Mexico and Argentina in Rest of the
World (RoW) are expected to show faster growth rate than rest of the
countries in this region owing to availability of well structured
regulatory framework and higher rate of awareness about pediculosis.
African countries are expected to show slower growth rate in the
forecast period owing to poorly developed healthcare infrastructure and
poor economy.
This research report analyzes this
market on the basis of its market segments, major geographies, and
current market trends. Geographies analyzed under this research report
include
- North America
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- Rest of the World
This report provides comprehensive analysis of
- Market growth drivers
- Factors limiting market growth
- Current market trends
- Market structure
- Market projections for upcoming years
This report is a complete study of
current trends in the market, industry growth drivers, and restraints.
It provides market projections for the coming years. It includes
analysis of recent developments in technology, Porter’s five force model
analysis and detailed profiles of top industry players. The report also
includes a review of micro and macro factors essential for the existing
market players and new entrants along with detailed value chain
analysis.
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