:: What is Vaniqa?
Vaniqa (eflornithine hydrochloride) is the first and only FDA-approved prescription cream clinically proven to slow the growth of unwanted facial hair for women. Other products you may be using remove hair but Vaniqa actually slows down the growth of hair, so that significantly more time passes before you have to remove unwanted facial hair again.
Vaniqa does not entirely stop hair-growth (no product does), you will still need to use your current hair removal method(s), however, with Vaniqa, you will not have to remove hair as often.
Vaniqa is manufactured by SkinMedica Inc., based in Carlsbad, California, USA.
To buy Vaniqa, go to our Vaniqa price comparison page  where you can select your preferred online US pharmacy with the lowest Vaniqa prices, no prior prescription required.
If this is your first time ordering Vaniqa online, see our beginner’s guide , where the process of obtaining a prescription online and ordering your medication is explained.
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:: Who should use Vaniqa?
Women of all skin types who want to significantly slow down the growth of unwanted facial hair around the lips and under the chin, so that they don't have to use hair removal methods as often, should use Vaniqa.
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:: Who should not use Vaniqa?
Vaniqa should not be used if you have sensitivity to any of its ingredients including eflornithine or components of its gel. Stop using Vaniqa if hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients is noted.
Vaniqa is in Pregnancy category C, which means that its effects on the fetus are not known. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, therefore the benefit of using Vaniqa in pregnant women should be considered very carefully. It is also not known if Vaniqa passes into breast milk. Consult your clinician before using Vaniqa if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breast-feeding.
Children less than 12 years old should not use Vaniqa.
Only your healthcare provider can tell you for sure if you should or not take Vaniqa. Inform your healthcare provider, during either a physical or online consultation, about all the medicines you are taking, prescription or over-the-counter, and about any medical conditions you have or have had, including allergies.
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:: What is unwanted facial hair?
Any amount of facial hair, whether it be a light growth on the upper lip, a few hairs on the chin, or a heavy moustache or beard can be unwanted facial hair.
Whether you find unwanted facial hair to be a minor or serious problem, if it bothers you and affects the way you feel about your appearance, it is unwanted facial hair.
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:: Who has unwanted facial hair?
Unwanted facial hair is very common. More than 40 million women in the US remove unwanted hair at least once in a six-month period.
Facial hair is normal, but for many women it is dark and thick around the mouth and on the chin. It is more likely that you have unwanted facial hair if the women in your family have it too.
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:: What causes unwanted facial hair?
Unwanted facial hair is primarily caused by genetics and age. If the women in your family have thick dark facial hair, you will likely have it too. Facial hair growth can increase as we age as well.
Less commonly, facial hair growth can be linked to medical conditions such as pregnancy, the onset of puberty, menopause, and medications such as some formulations of birth control pills that have high androgen potency, certain hormones therapies, and some blood pressure pills.
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:: Is unwanted facial hair related to my skin color?
No. Unwanted facial hair is a problem for women of all skin types.
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:: What determines my hair color, length, thickness and rate of
growth?
Genetics, age, sex, hormones and location of the hair determine its color, length, thickness and rate of growth. External factors such as medications can also influence hair condition and growth.
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:: What types of facial hair are there?
There are two types of facial hair: Vellus or peach fuzz-hair is tiny, thin, colorless hair. Terminal hairs are dark, thick and have deep roots.
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:: How does Vaniqa work?
Vaniqa works in the hair follicle to inhibit the enzyme ornithine decarboxylase (ODC). The inhibition of the ODC enzyme is believed to interfere with cell functions that affect the rate of hair growth. Vaniqa has been shown to significantly slow the rate of hair growth.
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:: How well does Vaniqa work?
In a clinical study of 393 women, approximately 32% of patients showed significant improvement after 24 weeks of treatment with Vaniqa compared to 8% with the non-medicated cream. Over half of the women saw improvement after 8-12 weeks of use.
Patients using Vaniqa reported being much less bothered by unwanted facial hair, and having to spend significantly less time removing, treating, or concealing facial hair. These results were seen as early as 8 weeks after starting treatment. 90% of patients intended to continue using Vaniqa.
The amount of unwanted facial hair may return to pretreatment levels 8 weeks after stopping treatment.
If no improvement is seen after six months of use, Vaniqa should be discontinued.
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:: How safe is Vaniqa?
Vaniqa has been used to treat unwanted facial hair since 2000. Its safety and efficacy profile have been maintained by real-world experience, as well as clinical trials involving over 1370 women with unwanted facial hair.
Vaniqa has been approved by the FDA to successfully and safely slow the growth of unwanted facial hair. However, Vaniqa may not be for everyone. Make sure to read about Who should not use Vaniqa? .
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:: How is Vaniqa supplied?
Vaniqa is formulated as a 13.9% concentration available in a 30 gram tube.
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:: How do I use Vaniqa?
Wash your face then apply a thin layer of Vaniqa cream to the affected areas of your face and chin and rub in thoroughly.
Use Vaniqa twice a day at least 8 hours apart. Do not wash your face for at least 4 hours after applying.
When Vaniqa is absorbed, you may apply cosmetics or sunscreen as usual. You should continue to use hair removal techniques as needed in conjunction with Vaniqa. Wait at least five minutes after removing hair before you apply Vaniqa.
Your clinician may have a plan that varies from above, always follow your clinician’s recommendations.
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:: What results should I expect with Vaniqa?
Vaniqa works by slowing the growth of facial hair. Overtime, you may find that you spend less time having to shave, tweeze, wax or use any other facial hair removal method.
Improvement with Vaniqa occurs gradually over time. Some patients see results in as few as eight weeks while for others it takes longer. In a 24-week clinical trial, over half of the women who participated saw significant improvement after 8-12 weeks of use. This percentage increases over time. These same studies confirmed that Vaniqa works better the longer it is used.
If you see no improvement in six months, stop using Vaniqa.
If you stop using Vaniqa for an extended period of time, hair will begin growing at the same rate as before.
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:: What if I miss an application of Vaniqa?
Simply apply Vaniqa at your next regular time. Don’t try to make it up or apply extra medication. You must use Vaniqa consistently to see and maintain results. If you stop using Vaniqa for an extended period of time, hair will begin growing at the same rate as before.
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:: How should I store Vaniqa?
Keep Vaniqa and all medications out of children's reach.
Store Vaniqa at room temperature. Do not keep it past the expiration date, dispose of properly.
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:: How is Vaniqa different from other hair removal products?
Vaniqa is not a hair removal product. Vaniqa does not remove hair, it slows the growth of hair. No other product acts in the same way. Vaniqa is the ideal complement to all other hair removal methods. As Vaniqa slows hair growth, you will gradually need to remove hair less often.
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:: What methods of hair removal can be used with Vaniqa?
Vaniqa can be used with your choice of hair removal methods such as:
- Shaving or trimming
- Depilatories (products that chemically dissolve hair)
- Friction (rough surfaces used to buff away hair)
- Tweezing
- Waxing (hot or cold)
- Sugaring
- Threading (also called fatlah or khite: using a twisted thread to catch the hairs as it’s rolled across the skin)
- Rotary epilators (devices that rapidly grasp and pull hairs out by the root)
- Electrolysis
- Laser hair removal
By using Vaniqa with any of the above hair-removal methods, over time as Vaniqa slows hair growth, you will gradually be removing hair less often.
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:: Can I wear make-up if I’m using Vaniqa?
After Vaniqa is absorbed, you may apply cosmetics or sunscreen as usual. Remove your make-up and cleanse your face thoroughly before applying Vaniqa again.
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:: What are the possible side effects of Vaniqa?
The most common side effects of Vaniqa are mild and temporary skin irritation. This skin irritation includes redness, stinging, burning, tingling, or rash. Most of these symptoms are mild and will go away as your skin gets used to the medication. If skin irritation becomes too bothersome or it persists for an extended time while using Vaniqa, tell your clinician, who may reduce the frequency of application, or ask you to stop using Vaniqa for a while.
Only 2% of women in clinical trials stopped participating because of Vaniqa-related side effects.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your clinician about any side effects that seem unusual or that are especially bothersome.
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:: What are the possible drug interactions of Vaniqa?
Vaniqa is not known to have any interactions with other topically applied drug products. Report any effects that seem unusual to your clinician.
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:: What other precautions should I take when using Vaniqa?
Vaniqa is for external use only.
Application of Vaniqa may lead to temporary stinging or burning if used on open or broken skin.
Do not wash your face for at least 4 hours after applying.
Safe use during pregnancy has not been shown. It is also not known if Vaniqa passes into breast milk. Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using Vaniqa, contact your clinician right away.
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:: What will happen if I apply too much Vaniqa?
Using too much Vaniqa will not work better or faster, but it may cause unnecessary skin irritation. Always use the recommended dose prescribed by your clinician. Do not over apply.
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:: What happens if Vaniqa is swallowed?
Vaniqa is for use on your skin only.
Keep Vaniqa and all medications out of children's reach. If the medication is accidentally ingested, call your clinician or the poison control center immediately.
National Poison Control Center telephone number: 800-222-1222
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:: Is Vaniqa available over the counter?
No. Vaniqa is currently available by prescription only.
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:: How can I get a Vaniqa prescription online?
Go to our Vaniqa price comparison page where you can select your preferred online US pharmacy with the lowest Vaniqa prices, no prior prescription required.
Our featured US-based online pharmacies work with US-licensed doctors and pharmacists to provide you with your prescriptions through an online consultation.
If this is your first time ordering Vaniqa online, see our beginner’s guide , where the process of obtaining a prescription online and ordering your medication is explained.
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:: How much does Vaniqa cost?
Some companies charge less per tube but charge separately for their consultation and pharmacy dispensing fees. Others include these fees into their final pricing.
RxPriceCheck's featured pharmacies give you a free online medical consultation with your order. Be sure to compare Vaniqa prices before buying.
Usually, the more tubes you buy, the cheaper the price per tube. Vaniqa is available in 13.9% 30 gram tubes only.
See our Vaniqa price comparison page where you can select your preferred online US pharmacy with the lowest Vaniqa prices, no prior prescription required.
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:: What is generic Vaniqa and is it available?
The generic name for Vaniqa is eflornithine hydrochloride. Vaniqa is currently not available as generic, only as brand.
See our Vaniqa price comparison page , where you can select your preferred US online US pharmacy with the lowest Vaniqa prices, no prior prescription required.
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:: Is it safe to order Vaniqa or other medications from
non-US pharmacies?
Purchasing Vaniqa from non-US pharmacies can be potentially dangerous. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) does not recommend ordering medications online from pharmacies located outside the US, because it cannot guarantee the origin, quality or safety of the medication, or regulate the manufacturers. Therefore, it may be filled with other ingredients that may harm you, or it may be fake, sold as Vaniqa, but not contain the active ingredient eflornithine.
RxPriceCheck.com only affiliates with online pharmacies that work with US licensed physicians and pharmacists, and sell brand Vaniqa approved by the FDA and manufactured by SkinMedica. You can therefore choose from our list of online pharmacies with confidence.
See our Vaniqa price comparison page where you can select your preferred online US pharmacy with the lowest Vaniqa prices, no prior prescription required.
If this is your first time ordering Vaniqa online, see our beginner’s guide , where the process of obtaining a prescription online and ordering your medication is explained.
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