Vaniqa Home Page:"VANIQA is the first and only prescription cream proven to slow the growth of unwanted facial hair (UFH) in women. Over time you may be removing hair less often. And that's wonderful news. You probably have questions about VANIQA (eflornithine HCl) Cream, 13.9% and unwanted facial hair. While only you and your doctor can decide if VANIQA might help you, you can find answers to your other questions here at VANIQA.com. To learn more, explore the links to the left, or see some of the site highlights below."
http://www.vaniqa.com/

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FDA Approves Facial Hair Treatment, About.com:"The FDA has approved an important new treatment option for the more than 41 million women in the United States with unwanted facial hair. Unwanted facial hair affects women of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds. The problem of unwanted facial hair extends beyond the normal need for tweezing, waxing, or depilatory application. Many women with excess facial hair suffer negative impact on their lifestyle that often makes them feel unfeminine and less confident."
http://womenshealth.about.com/library/weekly/aa080200a.htm?terms=vaniqa

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Bristol-Myers Squibb and The Gillette Company Announce FDA Approval Of VANIQA(TM)(eflornithine hydrochloride) Cream, 13.9% as Treatment For Women With Unwanted Facial Hair, Company News On Call:"The FDA approval of VANIQA may provide an important new option for the more than 41 million women in the United States with unwanted facial hair. Unwanted facial hair can affect women of all ages, races and ethnic backgrounds. The impact of this surprisingly common problem extends beyond the need for regular tweezing, waxing, or depilatory application. Many women who have unwanted facial hair often report that the condition negatively impacts their lifestyle and makes them feel unfeminine and less confident."
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=105&STORY=/www/story/07-31-2000/0001279146

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Vaniqa, Drugstore.com, Possible side effects:"SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include stinging, burning, redness, tingling, rash of the skin; or hair bumps (folliculitis). If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience bleeding skin, or swelling of the face or lips. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist."
http://www.drugstore.com/qxdVaniqa/Vaniqa/Vaniqa.htm

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Hairfacts.com Home Medical data Topicals Vaniqa:"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. The active ingredient in Vaniqa is eflornithine hydrochloride. It inhibits an enzyme that affects hair growth, called ornithine decarboxylase (ODC). Clinical data indicates that taking an oral version of the drug can affect hair growth."
http://www.hairfacts.com/medpubs/topical/vaniqa.html

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Vaniqa, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association:"Many women will be wondering how Vaniqa™ compares with other treatments such as spironolactone (Aldactone™), electrolysis or laser. I think it is too early to tell. My expectation is that most women whose primary concern is facial hair will be happy with the result. Those who have acne or alopecia or who wish reduction in body hair will still need to use other treatments for these. We do not yet know how Vaniqa™ will compare with other treatments for unwanted hair. For women already on another medical treatment who start Vaniqa™, I recommend continuing that until Vaniqa™ has started to work. Of course many women with PCOS are on treatments such as insulin sensitizers which are needed for other aspects of the condition. You should discuss any change in your medications with your physician."
http://www.pcosupport.org/medical/vaniqa.php

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How does VANIQA work? RB Health:"VANIQA interferes with an enzyme found in the hair follicle of the skin needed for hair growth. This results in slower hair growth and improved appearance where VANIQA is applied. VANIQA does not permanently remove hair or "cure" unwanted facial hair. It is not a depilatory. Your treatment program should include continuation of any hair removal technique you are currently using. VANIQA will help you manage your condition and improve your appearance. Improvement in the condition occurs gradually. Don't be discouraged if you see no immediate improvement. Be patient. Improvement may be seen as early as 4 to 8 weeks of treatment. Improvement may take longer in some individuals. If no improvement is seen after 6 months of use, discontinue use. Clinical studies show that in about 8 weeks after stopping treatment with VANIQA, the hair will return to the same condition as before beginning treatment."
http://www.rbhealth.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/online-store/scstore/sitepages/INFOvaniqa.htm?E+rbhealth

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Hair Removal Methods: Vaniqa Prescription Topical Hair Inhibitor. Quackwatch.com:"Vaniqa (pronounced “VAN-i-ka”) is a prescription cream applied to the skin for reducing unwanted facial hair in women ages 12 and older. For unknown reasons, Vaniqa does not work for everyone, and some insurance policies do not cover it. 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 probably need to continue using a hair-removal method (e.g., shaving, plucking) with Vaniqa. It usually takes 2 months to judge whether or not it is working. If you stop taking it, your hair may come back to previous levels within 2 months after stopping."
http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/Hair/vaniqa.html

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