Vaniqa: Mode of action

Vaniqa is the only topical prescription treatment that slows the growth of facial hair. Topical eflornithine works on the root, inhibiting hair growth. Specifically, it inhibits the effect of the enzyme ornithine decarboxylase, which is essential for the synthesis of polyamines. Without polyamines, hair cannot grow.

How Vaniqa works

Vaniqa works locally at the hair root, inhibiting the synthesis of polyamines to reduce facial hair growth
(Malhotra 2001)

Vaniqa: Uniquely suited for combination therapy

Vaniqa is proven effective as monotherapy. However, due to its unique mechanism of action, Vaniqa can also be used in combination with all other treatment options to enhance their effectiveness. Vaniqa can slow hair growth and may reduce the frequency of the need for hair removal by other means (Shapiro 2005).

Vaniqa can be used in combination with any other treatment option

Treatment Option	Compatible with Vaniqa
Plucking
Waxing
Depilatories
Shaving
Electrolysis
Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Anti-androgens and oral contraceptives