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The SAM dermatology OTC medications market is segmented based on product type, route of administration, indication, distribution channel, and country. Based on product type, the market is segmented into tablets and capsules, gels, creams and ointments, and others. The creams and ointments segment dominated the market in 2020; however, the tablets and capsules segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period. Based on route of administration, the market is segmented into topical and oral. The topical segment dominated the market in 2020; however, oral segment is expected to be a faster growing segment during the forecast period. Based on indication, the market is segmented into dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, skin bleaching, fungal disease, warts, and others. The acne segment dominated the market in 2020 and is expected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period. The dermatitis segment is further classified into atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and others. The acne segment is further segmented into non-inflammatory acne and inflammatory acne. The psoriasis segment is further segmented into plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, and others. The fungal disease is further segmented into athlete's foot, ringworm, fungal nail infections, and others. Moreover, the warts segment is further segmented into common warts, flat warts, and others. Based on distribution channel, the market is segmented into online distribution and offline distribution. The offline distribution segment dominated the market in 2020 and online distribution segment is expected to be a faster growing segment during the forecast period. The offline distribution is further segmented into retail and hospital pharmacies and super and hypermarkets. Based on country, the market is segmented into Brazil, Argentina, and the rest of SAM.
Bausch Health Companies Inc.; Bayer AG; Dr. Reddy's Laboratories; Galderma; GlaxoSmithKline plc.; Johnson and Johnson Services, Inc.; LEO Pharma A/S; Perrigo Company plc; and Viatris Inc. are among the leading companies in the SAM dermatology OTC medications market.