Research and Markets: Medicated Skin Care in South Africa - Forecasts to 2014 - Medicated Skin Care Increased By 6% in Current Value Terms in 2009 to Reach R824 Million

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5b85a0/medicated_skin_car) has announced the addition of the "Medicated Skin Care in South Africa" report to their offering.

The Medicated Skin Care Products in South Africa report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2005-2009, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2014 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Medicated skin care increased by 6% in current value terms in 2009 to reach R824 million. Growth in that year was marginally more successful than the review period average. Growth was equally split between antifungals and other medicated skin care. This sector was driven by HIV/AIDS sufferers making use of the products to combat skin conditions that culminated in the beginning stages of the disease, increasing stress levels as well as the use of antibiotics.

Product coverage: Acne Treatments, Antiparasitics/Lice (Head and Body) Treatments, Antipruritics, Child-Specific Medicated Skin Care, Cold Sore Treatments, Haemorrhoid Treatments, Hair Loss Treatments, Medicated Shampoos, Nappy (Diaper) Rash Treatments, Topical Allergy Remedies/Antihistamines, Topical Antifungals, Topical Germicidals/Antiseptics, Vaginal Antifungals.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Health industry;
Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
Understand the competitive environment, the markets major players and leading brands;
Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Key Topics Covered:

Executive Summary
Steady Growth in Challenging Retail Environment
Self-medication Plays Major Role in Volume Sales
OTC Sales Dominated by A Small Number of Players
Grocery Channels Increase Footprint
Health Concerns at the Forefront of Consumers' Minds
Key Trends and Developments
In-store Pharmacies Expand Footprint
Recession Forces Companies To Increase Their Advertising Campaigns
Increased Self-medication Expands Untrustworthy Trade Footprint
Hiv/aids Symptoms and Side-effects Elevate OTC Sales
Growing Appeal for Natural/herbal Variants
Market Indicators

List of Tables

Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services 2004-2009
Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2004-2009
Table 3 Sales of Consumer Health by Sector: Value 2004-2009
Table 4 Sales of Consumer Health by Sector: % Value Growth 2004-2009
Table 5 Consumer Health Company Shares by Value 2005-2009
Table 6 Consumer Health Brand Shares by Value 2006-2009
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Sector 2004-2009
Table 8 Sales of Consumer Health by Distribution Format: % Analysis 2004-2009
Table 9 Sales of Consumer Health by Sector and Distribution Format: % Analysis 2009
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Sector: Value 2009-2014
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Sector: % Value Growth 2009-2014
Table 12 Sales of Medicated Skin Care by Subsector: Value 2004-2009
Table 13 Sales of Medicated Skin Care by Subsector: % Value Growth 2004-2009
Table 14 Acne Treatments by Format: % Value Breakdown 2004-2009
Table 15 Medicated Skin Care Company Shares by Value 2005-2009
Table 16 Medicated Skin Care Brand Shares by Value 2006-2009
Table 17 Acne Treatments Brand Shares by Value 2006-2009
Table 18 Hair Loss Treatments Brand Shares by Value 2006-2009
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Medicated Skin Care by Subsector: Value 2009-2014
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Medicated Skin Care by Subsector: % Value Growth 2009-2014