About Vaniqa cream

Vaniqa cream, containing Eflornithine, is used to treat excessive facial hair growth in women over 18. It is a prescription medicine. Vaniqa is not a hair remover, but works by reducing new hair growth and regrowth. Vaniqa works at the level of hair follicles by reducing the activity of an enzyme involved in hair growth.

Hirsutism may be a family trait, but it can also be caused by medical conditions, such as over active thyroid, polycystic ovaries, and as a side effect of some prescription medicines. Always consult a doctor before treatment.

Women should not assume their hirsutism is natural for them. They should get a check-up with a doctor before treatment. Hirsutism is commoner in women of  Asian origin.

Prescription medicines associated with hirsutism include; cyclosporine, minoxidil, glucocorticoids also known as steroids, phenobarbitone and phenytoin used to treat seizures, and some but not all, hormone replacements and contraceptive pills.

About Vaniqa cream

Vaniqa cream, containing Eflornithine, is used to treat excessive facial hair growth in women over 18. It is a prescription medicine. Vaniqa is not a hair remover, but works by reducing new hair growth and regrowth. Vaniqa works at the level of hair follicles by reducing the activity of an enzyme involved in hair growth.

Hirsutism may be a family trait, but it can also be caused by medical conditions, such as over active thyroid, polycystic ovaries, and as a side effect of some prescription medicines. Always consult a doctor before treatment.

Women should not assume their hirsutism is natural for them. They should get a check-up with a doctor before treatment. Hirsutism is commoner in women of  Asian origin.

Prescription medicines associated with hirsutism include; cyclosporine, minoxidil, glucocorticoids also known as steroids, phenobarbitone and phenytoin used to treat seizures, and some but not all, hormone replacements and contraceptive pills.