What is VANIQA?

VANIQA (pronounced "VAN-i-ka") is a prescription medication applied to the skin for the reduction of unwanted facial hair in women. VANIQA is the first prescription therapy cream which has been approved by the FDA to eliminate unwanted facial hair growth. Harolded as a revolutionary new product for women, VANIQA is a breakthrough in the field of dermatology.

How does VANIQA work?

VANIQA interferes with an enzyme found in the hair follicle of the skin needed for hair growth. This in turn results in slower hair growth and improved appearance where VANIQA is applied.

Application of VANIQA does not permanently remove hair or "cure" unwanted facial hair. It is not a depilatory. Women wishing to use VANIQA should initially continue to use their current hair removal technique(s). Proper usage of VANIQA will help patients manage their condition and improve their appearance.

With the aid of VANIQA Improvement in the condition of unwanted facial hair growth will occur gradually. Women using VANIQA should not be discouraged if they see no immediate improvement. Changes to facial hair may be seen as early as 4 to 8 weeks. It should be noted that improvement may take longer in some individuals. If no improvement is seen after 6 months of use, discontinue use.

Success Ratio for Vaniqa

While Caucasian women have had a slightly better rate of response than African American women, VANIQA has proven to be very successful for all races treated.

Alternatives to Vaniqa

Other methods of removing excess facial hair have proven to be costly, painful treatments. Clinical studies show that these treatments are ineffective; and often result in skin discoloration and ingrown hair (folliculitis).

It is estimated that over 41 million women take measures to remove unwanted facial hair at some point during a 6-month period.

Discontinued Use Of VANIQA

Clinical studies show that in about 8 weeks after stopping VANIQA treatments facial hair will return to the same condition as before beginning treatment. Therefore proper maintenance should be part of your hair removal program.

Who Should Not Use VANIQA?

You should not use VANIQA if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in the cream , or if you are under 12 years of age.

Active Ingredients

The active ingredient in VANIQA is eflornithine hydrochloride.

VANIQA also contains ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate, methylparaben, mineral oil, PEG-100 stearate, phe-noxyethanol, propylparaben, stearyl alcohol and water.

What VANIQA Patients Should Be Aware Of

VANIQA is a prescription medication, therefore, if you are taking any other prescription medicine(s), non-prescription medicine(s) or using any facial or skin cream(s), check with your physician before use of VANIQA. If you are ordering from 0-Hair Vaniqa, LLC, notify the doctor of these items you are taking when it is requested in the ordering process.

If you are allergic to any of the ingredients, VANIQA usage is not recommended, and you should consult your health care practitioner. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, discuss with your doctor whether you should use VANIQA during pregnancy. No clinical studies have been performed in pregnant women. If you are breast feeding, consult your doctor before using VANIQA. It is not known if VANIQA is passed to infants through breast milk.

VANIQA And You

VANIQA should only be used for the condition for which it was prescribed. VANIQA should not be given to other people, nor should you allow other people to use it.

How Should I Use VANIQA?

VANIQA is to be used twice daily, at least eight hours apart, or as directed by your doctor. VANIQA is for external use only. Follow the instructions for application of VANIQA carefully. Initially patients wishing to use VANIQA will need to continue thier normal procedures for hair removal until desired results have been achieved.

Application and Directions for Use

Apply a thin layer of VANIQA to the affected areas of the face and adjacent involved areas under the chin and rub in thoroughly. You should not wash the treatment areas for at least 4 hours after application of VANIQA. Avoid getting the medication in your eyes or inside your nose or mouth. If the product gets in your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact your doctor

Possible Side Effects

VANIQA may cause temporary redness, rash, burning, stinging or tingling, especially when applied to the areas where the skin may be broken. If irritation continues, stop use of VANIQA and contact your doctor

Folliculitis (hairbumps) may also occur. If this condition persists, consult your doctor.

Maintenance Of VANIQA

If you forget or miss a dose of VANIQA do not try to "make it up". Return to your normal application schedule as soon as you can.

Usage Of Other Skin Care Products

VANIQA does not interfere with the use of normal cosmetic products or sunscreen. Patients wishing to use these products should only do so after applying VANIQA. You should wait a few minutes to allow the skin to absorb VANIQA before applying them. If your condition gets worse with treatment, stop use of VANIQA and contact your doctor. Patients using VANIQA should not incur Increased sensitivity to the sun, contact dermatitis or skin sensitization.

Is VANIQA Better Than The Alternatives?

A)Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is not a permanent fix to unwanted hair growth, rather it helps cuts down on some hair growth for individuals that have light skin complexions and dark hair. Laser Hair remaoval is often considered to be a les desireable therapy because of its cost, continued maintenance and potential side effects.

B)Electrolysis
Electrolysis is painful and has proven to be difficult to treat widespread areas at one time. Significant scar formation can occur in some electrolysis patients as well as skin discoloration, especially in African American, and Asian women. If you are planning on using VANIQA while having laser hair removal or electrolysis, make sure to consult with your physician before doing so.

How Will I Know If Vaniqa Is Working?

You will realize that Vaniqa is working as you begin to notice that you need to remove unwanted facial hair less frequently. Ultimately, hair growth will stop completely. If you have not had success within 6 months of use, it is unlikely that Vaniqa will work for you. While not all products work for every patient, Vaniqa has been shown to give significant results in more than 60% of users.

How should VANIQA be stored?

VANIQA Cream (eflornithine hydrochloride), should be stored at 15°C-30°C (59°F-86·F). Do not freeze. Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children.

This medicine is prescribed for a particular condition and should not be used for another condition or given to anyone else.

This summary does not include everything there is to know about VANIQA. If you have questions or concerns, or want more information about VANIQA, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

You may want to read it and discuss it with your doctor or health care professional. Remember, no written summary can replace careful discussion with your doctor.