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Hair Removal Vaniqa
Vaniqa is a prescription-only topical
cream that has been FDA-approved for reducing and inhibiting the
growth of unwanted facial hair. The active ingredient in Vaniqa is
eflornithine hydrochloride, which has been used to treat African
sleeping sickness and certain cancers.
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Vaniqa works by inhibiting an
enzyme that is needed for cell reproduction and other cell functions
necessary for hair growth. Vaniqa is applied twice a day to areas of
unwanted facial hair. Noticeable results are usually observed after
4-8 weeks of therapy. Application must be continued for as long as inhibition of hair growth is desired. Vaniqa continues to reduce
facial hair growth for up to 8 weeks after.
Effectiveness :
About 58% of women who
tried Vaniqa in clinical trials had improvement. The other 42% had
no improvement. This medication is not a depilatory, but
rather appears to retard hair growth to improve the condition and
the appearance of some consumers. You will likely need to continue
using a hair removal method (e.g., shaving, plucking) in conjunction
with Vaniqa. It will usually take 2 months of treatment before you
see if it works or not. If you stop taking Vaniqa, your hair may
come back to previous levels within 2 months after stopping.
Vaniqa should not be used
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By men. It has not been tested on males.
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By women who are pregnant or nursing, because Vaniqa has not been tested to see if it causes birth defects and miscarriages in humans
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By females under age 12.
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Anywhere except on the face and chin.
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In the eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina.
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If you have severe acne or broken skin.
