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. 2024 Jun 8;123(6):235. doi: 10.1007/s00436-024-08258-2

Table 1.

Distribution of the products studied in terms of presentation, market, and treatment category

Classification categories Quantity of products, n (%)
Total = 254
Presentation
   Shampoo 62 (24.4%)
   Lotion 48 (18.9%)
   Kit 38 (15.0%)
   Spray 34 (13.4%)
   Comb 18 (7.1%)
   Cutaneous solution 15 (5.9%)
   Other* 39 (15.3%)
Market
   Medical device 110 (43.3%)
   Cosmetics and hygiene 88 (34.7%)
   Biocide 21 (8.3%)
   Over-the-counter medicine 10 (3.9%)
   Other 25 (9.8%)
Treatment category
   Topical 183 (72.0%)
   Mechanical 36 (14.2%)
   Topical and mechanical 35 (13.8%)

*Other presentations include balm, conditioner, cream, cream-liquid, cutaneous foam, electric comb, gel, hair band, hair tie, mask, mousse, oil, spray-lotion and wax