Treatments for Unwanted Facial Hair

March 2006 in “ PubMed ”

Jerry Shapiro, Lui H

eflornithine electrolysis laser intense pulsed light IPL depilatories Vaniqa hair removal cream hair removal laser hair removal IPL

Studysummary This article reviews treatment options for unwanted facial hair in women, noting that eflornithine 13.9% cream reduces hair growth rate and can be combined with other methods.

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The document reviewed treatments for unwanted facial hair, affecting 22% of women in North America and causing significant emotional distress. Various methods such as plucking, waxing, depilatories, bleaching, shaving, electrolysis, laser, intense pulsed light (IPL), and eflornithine 13.9% cream were discussed. Eflornithine cream, marketed as Vaniqa, was highlighted as a topical treatment that slowed hair growth, particularly effective on the mustache and chin areas. It was noted that combining eflornithine with laser or IPL treatments could enhance hair removal outcomes.

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