Product Code: 17296
The Global Lice Treatment Market will grow from USD 1.14 Billion in 2025 to USD 1.57 Billion by 2031 at a 5.48% CAGR. The Global Lice Treatment Market encompasses topical pediculicides, such as shampoos and lotions, alongside mechanical removal devices designed for the eradication of pediculosis infestations. The market's trajectory is fundamentally supported by the persistent prevalence of head lice among school-aged children and the expanding accessibility of over-the-counter therapeutic options.
| Market Overview |
| Forecast Period | 2027-2031 |
| Market Size 2025 | USD 1.14 Billion |
| Market Size 2031 | USD 1.57 Billion |
| CAGR 2026-2031 | 5.48% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | OTC Drugs |
| Largest Market | North America |
Key Market Drivers
The escalating prevalence of pediculosis capitis among school-aged children serves as a primary catalyst for the sustained growth of the lice treatment market. This condition spreads rapidly in educational and childcare settings through direct head-to-head contact, creating a cyclical demand for effective eradication solutions. As classrooms and extracurricular activities facilitate transmission, the sheer volume of infestations necessitates frequent therapeutic interventions by parents and guardians.
Key Market Challenges
The escalating biological resistance of head lice to pyrethroid-based formulations constitutes a formidable barrier to the growth of the Global Lice Treatment Market. This physiological adaptation, observed in strains widely known as "super lice," renders many standard over-the-counter pediculicides ineffective. When these established chemical treatments fail to eradicate infestations, consumer confidence in conventional product lines diminishes significantly.
Key Market Trends
The market is witnessing a decisive transition toward non-toxic and physical mode-of-action formulations as a response to the widespread resistance of lice to traditional pyrethroid-based treatments. Consumers and healthcare providers are increasingly favoring products containing ingredients like spinosad or dimethicone, which utilize mechanical or novel biological mechanisms to eradicate infestations rather than relying on neurotoxic chemicals. This shift is driving significant revenue growth for pharmaceutical companies holding rights to these advanced therapies.
Key Market Players
- Alliance Pharmaceuticals
- Omega Pharma
- Prestige Brands Holdings Inc.
- Johnson & Johnson
- Fleming Medical Ltd
- Oystershell Consumer Health, Inc
- Nisarg Pharma
- ParaPRO Pharmaceuticals
- ICB Pharma
- Marico
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global Lice Treatment Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Lice Treatment Market, By Type:
- Pediculosis Capitis
- Pediculosis Corporis
- Pediculosis Pubis
Lice Treatment Market, By Drugs:
- OTC Drugs
- Prescription Drugs
Lice Treatment Market, By Distribution Channel:
- Hospital Pharmacies
- Retail Pharmacies
- Online Pharmacies
Lice Treatment Market, By Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Lice Treatment Market.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
- 1.1. Market Definition
- 1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Objective of the Study
- 2.2. Baseline Methodology
- 2.3. Key Industry Partners
- 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
- 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
- 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
- 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
- 3.1. Overview of the Market
- 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
- 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
- 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
- 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Pediculosis Capitis, Pediculosis Corporis, Pediculosis Pubis)
- 5.2.2. By Drugs (OTC Drugs, Prescription Drugs)
- 5.2.3. By Distribution Channel (Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
- 5.3. Market Map
6. North America Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Drugs
- 6.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 6.2.4. By Country
- 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 6.3.1.2.2. By Drugs
- 6.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 6.3.2. Canada Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 6.3.2.2.2. By Drugs
- 6.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 6.3.3. Mexico Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 6.3.3.2.2. By Drugs
- 6.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
7. Europe Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Drugs
- 7.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.2.4. By Country
- 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.1.2.2. By Drugs
- 7.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.2. France Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.2.2.2. By Drugs
- 7.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.3.2.2. By Drugs
- 7.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.4. Italy Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.4.2.2. By Drugs
- 7.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.5. Spain Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.5.2.2. By Drugs
- 7.3.5.2.3. By Distribution Channel
8. Asia Pacific Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Drugs
- 8.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.2.4. By Country
- 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.1.2.2. By Drugs
- 8.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.2. India Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.2.2.2. By Drugs
- 8.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.3. Japan Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.3.2.2. By Drugs
- 8.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.4. South Korea Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.4.2.2. By Drugs
- 8.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.5. Australia Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.5.2.2. By Drugs
- 8.3.5.2.3. By Distribution Channel
9. Middle East & Africa Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Drugs
- 9.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.2.4. By Country
- 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 9.3.1.2.2. By Drugs
- 9.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.2. UAE Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 9.3.2.2.2. By Drugs
- 9.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.3. South Africa Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 9.3.3.2.2. By Drugs
- 9.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
10. South America Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Drugs
- 10.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 10.2.4. By Country
- 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 10.3.1.2.2. By Drugs
- 10.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 10.3.2. Colombia Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 10.3.2.2.2. By Drugs
- 10.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 10.3.3. Argentina Lice Treatment Market Outlook
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 10.3.3.2.2. By Drugs
- 10.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
11. Market Dynamics
- 11.1. Drivers
- 11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
- 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
- 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
- 12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global Lice Treatment Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 14.1. Competition in the Industry
- 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
- 14.3. Power of Suppliers
- 14.4. Power of Customers
- 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
- 15.1. Alliance Pharmaceuticals
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
- 15.2. Omega Pharma
- 15.3. Prestige Brands Holdings Inc.
- 15.4. Johnson & Johnson
- 15.5. Fleming Medical Ltd
- 15.6. Oystershell Consumer Health, Inc
- 15.7. Nisarg Pharma
- 15.8. ParaPRO Pharmaceuticals
- 15.9. ICB Pharma
- 15.10. Marico
16. Strategic Recommendations
17. About Us & Disclaimer