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Vaniqa
Trypanosomiasis, African, hair removal therapy
Treatment
1 FDA approval
1 Active Study for Vaniqa
Treatment for
Trypanosomiasis, African
What is Vaniqa
EflornithineThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryEflornithine is a drug used to treat excessive facial hair growth in women. It is sold by Allergan, Inc. under the brand name Vaniqa in cream form and was previously sold by Sanofi Aventis under the brand name Ornidyl as an injection. This medication is on the World Health Organization's list of essential medicines.
Vaniqais the brand name
Vaniqa Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Vaniqa
Eflornithine
2000
3
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Eflornithine, commonly known as Vaniqa, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses such as hair removal therapy .hair removal therapy
Effectiveness
How Vaniqa works in the bodyEflornithine stops hair growth by blocking the process of hair production. It does this by permanently attaching to the enzyme ornithine decarboxylase, which prevents the natural substrate ornithine from doing its job.
When to interrupt dosage
The recommended measure of Vaniqa is contingent upon the identified disorder. The quantity of dosage is contingent upon the mode of delivery listed in the table beneath.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Trypanosomiasis, African
, 0.139 mg/mg, 13.9 %, 11.5 %, 0.00417 mg/mg
, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Cream - Cutaneous, Cutaneous
hair removal therapy
, 0.139 mg/mg, 13.9 %, 11.5 %, 0.00417 mg/mg
, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Cream - Cutaneous, Cutaneous
Vaniqa Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Vaniqa?
Currently, there are no active investigations into the potential of Vaniqa to provide hair removal therapy.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
hair removal therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Trypanosomiasis, African
0 Actively Recruiting
Vaniqa Reviews: What are patients saying about Vaniqa?
5Patient Review
11/4/2018 I've been using Vaniqa cream for 5 months and it has been working great. My facial hair almost disappeared after just three weeks of use.
5Patient Review
6/22/2018 This product is very effective at controlling hair growth with no adverse effects.
4.3Patient Review
5/16/2019 I've been using this for five years now and I'm pretty content. However, I am curious about potential side effects. For example, I recently developed a growth on the bottom of my foot (Plantar Fibroma) and wonder if it's from the cream. Probably not, but I'll stop using it for awhile to see if my symptoms improve.
4Patient Review
10/5/2021 Vaniqa was a big help for me in controlling my facial hair. I've tried for over an hour every day since I was 14, and this has really made a difference. TIP: to avoid getting acne from it, apply a thin coat of salicyclic acid lotion first -- up to half an hour before, or immediately before, makes no difference.
4Patient Review
9/26/2021 I've definitely seen a reduction in hair growth on my face, but now I'm seeing some thinning of my scalp hair. I'm going to take a break from using Vaniqua for a few months and explore other options like laser removal.
4Patient Review
6/29/2022 I had used this cream a while ago and applied too much, causing the skin on my upper lip to fade in color. It's noticeable since I'm mixed race, so it looks like I have a mustache. If anyone has any advice, please let me know.
3.7Patient Review
3/6/2018 The price of this drug has increased to the point where I can no longer afford it.
3.7Patient Review
8/2/2022 Vaniqa worked great for the first few weeks, reducing my facial hair growth. However, after a couple years it seems to have lost its effectiveness. I'm very disappointed because it was so expensive and now I have to go back to shaving twice a day.
3Patient Review
4/12/2017 I just started using this cream and can't give a full review yet. I'm Hoping to have great results in a few weeks or months. In the meantime, I have a question for other women who have used this: did you shave the area prior to using the cream? If so, did you start getting little white "bumps" on the area?
3Patient Review
12/13/2021 I'm disappointed that I haven't seen any real changes after using this product for five months now. Especially considering how much it costs.
2.3Patient Review
10/17/2017 I've used Vaniqua for over five years now. It's a pretty big expense, and it doesn't seem to help me that much - if at all. I'm afraid to stop using it in case there is some small effect it's having. Maybe it works for other people, but for me it was just a really expensive let-down.
2Patient Review
9/6/2022 I used this treatment for four months with no improvement.
Patient Q&A Section about vaniqa
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Does Vaniqa remove hair permanently?
"The Vaniqa cream is used in order to help reduce the amount of unwanted facial hair that women may have. It is important to note that the Vaniqa cream does not permanently remove facial hair or prevent hair growth from occurring. The cream will need to be reapplied on a regular basis in order to continue seeing results."
Answered by AI
Can Vaniqa make hair growth worse?
"Vaniqa inhibits the enzyme ornithine decarboxylase, which slows hair growth."
Answered by AI
Is Vaniqa prescription only?
"A treatment that you need a prescription for that can reduce the amount of facial hair you have to shave/tweeze/wax. Vaniqa® (eflornithine hydrochloride) can start working in as little as 4-8 weeks."
Answered by AI
Does Vaniqa have side effects?
"What are the possible side effects of VANIQA? VANIQA may cause temporary redness, stinging, burning, tingling or rash on areas of the skin where it is applied. Folliculitis (hair bumps) may also occur. If these persist, consult your doctor."
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