Vaniqa®
A prescription treatment for unwanted facial hair
Caring for unwanted facial hair can be frustrating and time consuming. Vaniqa® (eflornithine hydrochloride) can greatly reduce facial hair growth and the need to shave/tweeze/wax in as little as 4-8 weeks. Check with your pharmacy for medication availability.
Unfortunately, Vaniqa is no longer available as the manufacturer has discontinued production.
Vaniqa® Treatment
- Quick physician visits and prescription treatment
- Vaniqa®, or eflorithine hydrochloride 13.9% cream, requires a prescription
- This medication has been FDA approved for the reduction of unwanted facial hair in women
- Usage should be limited to the face and chin
- This medication is not a depilatory cream
- Vaniqa® may not be covered by your insurance plan
- Prescription flexibility for added convenience:
- Direct to pharmacy ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION, OR
- Direct to patient PAPER PRESCRIPTION (will arrive in your message center by end of day) and can be used for international/Canadian pharmacies
How does Vaniqa® work?
- Vaniqa® works in the hair follicle to reduce unwanted facial hair.
- It interferes with an enzyme in the hair follicle necessary for hair to grow.
- This results in slower hair growth and improved appearance where it is applied.
- Therefore, over time you will shave/tweeze/wax less
- Minor side effects may include:
- acne
- folliculitis (hair bumps)
- dry skin
- stinging, itching, or tingling of the skin
- redness or irritation of the skin
- hair loss
- Please refer to the package insert for a complete list of possible side effects
Is treatment with Vaniqa® right for me?
- Can be used at any age 12+
- If you prefer to limit the amount of time spent on facial hair hygiene
- If you would like to stop your facial hair from growing
- Can be useful for any degree of hair growth
- This product has not been thoroughly studied in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Therefore, it is not recommended in these instances.
What is the method of application and results?
- Vaniqa® should only be applied to the face or chin
- It is applied twice a day and at least 8 hours apart between applications
- Apply Vaniqa® after cleansing and before applying moisturizer, sunscreen, or cosmetics
- Apply a thin layer onto the affected area and rub thoroughly into your skin
- Avoid washing the treated area for at least 4 hours following cream application
- Results may be seen in as little as 4-8 weeks
- Be patient, as it may take several months to see the improvements in your skin
- Discontinuation of use will cause hair growth to return to the untreated state after 8 weeks
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