IMPACT OF HEAD LICE

As the number of head lice infestations rise
so does the need for effective treatment¹

Today

Head lice infestation is a common condition that occurs throughout the world^2,3
It is estimated that 6-12 million infestations occur per year in the United States⁴
Head lice infestations typically affect children between the ages of 3-11⁴

When it comes to the issues:^1,2,5

Social stigmas can cause anxiety and embarrassment
Resistance may be contributing to the increase in infestation rates
Many households seek treatment, without consulting their physician

Learn more about the issues here

A look into the past

1825-	Lindane, also known as hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), is synthesized by Michael Faraday⁶

1853-	Stanislao Cannizzaro obtains benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid from the treatment of benzaldehyde with potash⁷

1858-	Pyrethrum, the first of the pyrethroid insecticides, derived from the Dalmation Chrysanthemum [C. cinerariaefolium], was first used in the US⁸

1932-	German chemist Willy Lange and his graduate student, Gerde von Krueger, first described the nervous system effects of organophosphates (the family of compounds which includes malathion and certain nerve gases) in mammals⁹

1942-	Lindane's insecticidal properties are discovered⁶

1951-	Malathion is first registered for insecticidal use in the US⁹

1974-	The avermectins, including ivermectin are discovered when isolated from a naturally occurring soil organism found in a routine soil sample in Japan¹⁰

1981-	Ivermectin is approved by the US FDA to control certain parasites in domestic mammals¹⁰

1987-	Ivermectin receives formal regulatory clearance for use in humans by the French Directorate of Pharmacy and Drugs. It is indicated to control onchocerciasis (river blindness), and distribution begins through the Mectizan Donation Program in equatorial Africa^10,11

2005-	Topaz Pharmaceuticals begins research and development on a novel topical form of ivermectin. This formulation is currently under clinical investigation as a potential therapy to treat head lice. Learn more about ivermectin.

2007-	Over 530 million doses of ivermectin have been given for the prevention of river blindness¹²

IMPACT OF HEAD LICE

As the number of head lice infestations rise so does the need for effective treatment1

A look into the past

As the number of head lice infestations rise
so does the need for effective treatment¹