Treatments for unwanted facial hair.
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Topical cream eflornithine 11.5% can slow hair growth and may help reduce hair removal frequency.
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Very few people experience increased hair growth after laser hair removal, especially those with darker skin and black hair.
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Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.
research Causes and Management of Hypertrichosis
research Vaniqa: Eflornithine 13.9% Cream
Vaniqa cream slows unwanted facial hair growth in women.
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Polyamines, especially spermidine, are essential for hair growth.
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