Facial Hair (Hirsutism) Treatment Service
Hirsutism is the presence of excess, coarse hair in women in areas where hair is usually minimal or absent, such as the face, chest, abdomen, or lower back. This can sometimes be linked to hormonal conditions, but in many cases, it is not caused by any serious illness.
Our service offers treatment with Vaniqa® (eflornithine 11.5% cream) to help slow the growth of unwanted facial hair in women.
WHO IT’S FOR
Who Can Use the Service?
Who is this service for?
You may be suitable if:
You are a woman aged 19 years or over
ou have been diagnosed with hirsutism by a GP or specialist
You provide valid consent for treatment
Who cannot use this service?
This treatment is not suitable if you:
Are male
Are under 19 years old
Are pregnant or breastfeeding
Have hepatic (liver) or renal (kidney) impairment
Have a known allergy to eflornithine or any ingredients in the cream
Have excess hair growth due to another medical condition (e.g. adrenal or ovarian tumour, hyperandrogenic endocrine disorder)
WHO IT’S FOR
Who Can Use the Service?
Who is this service for?
You may be suitable if:
You are a woman aged 19 years or over
ou have been diagnosed with hirsutism by a GP or specialist
You provide valid consent for treatment
Who cannot use this service?
This treatment is not suitable if you:
Are male
Are under 19 years old
Are pregnant or breastfeeding
Have hepatic (liver) or renal (kidney) impairment
Have a known allergy to eflornithine or any ingredients in the cream
Have excess hair growth due to another medical condition (e.g. adrenal or ovarian tumour, hyperandrogenic endocrine disorder)
Cautions – when extra care is needed
If you develop sudden severe hair growth, voice deepening, increased muscle mass, abdominal swelling, or weight gain, you should be referred to your GP to rule out other causes.
Some medications (e.g. steroids, ciclosporin, hormone therapies) can also cause excessive hair growth.
This product contains certain ingredients (cetostearyl alcohol, parabens) which may cause delayed skin reactions.
This treatment is not hair removal – methods such as shaving, plucking, or waxing may still be needed alongside use of the cream.
Cautions – when extra care is needed
If you develop sudden severe hair growth, voice deepening, increased muscle mass, abdominal swelling, or weight gain, you should be referred to your GP to rule out other causes.
Some medications (e.g. steroids, ciclosporin, hormone therapies) can also cause excessive hair growth.
This product contains certain ingredients (cetostearyl alcohol, parabens) which may cause delayed skin reactions.
This treatment is not hair removal – methods such as shaving, plucking, or waxing may still be needed alongside use of the cream.
Supply: One 60g tube will be supplied. This should last at least 2 months of treatment.
Apply to the affected facial areas twice daily, at least 8 hours apart
Use only on the face and under the chin
Do not exceed 30 grams per month
The cream should be discontinued if no improvement is seen within 16 weeks
Most side effects are mild and temporary. These can include: Mild acne, Skin irritation (stinging, burning, tingling, dryness, rash, redness), Alopecia or folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles)
Less common effects: Ingrown hairs, Abnormal hair growth or Bleeding skin
If irritation occurs, application can be reduced to once daily and then increased again once irritation settles.
Supply: One 60g tube will be supplied. This should last at least 2 months of treatment.
Apply to the affected facial areas twice daily, at least 8 hours apart
Use only on the face and under the chin
Do not exceed 30 grams per month
The cream should be discontinued if no improvement is seen within 16 weeks
Most side effects are mild and temporary. These can include: Mild acne, Skin irritation (stinging, burning, tingling, dryness, rash, redness), Alopecia or folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles)
Less common effects: Ingrown hairs, Abnormal hair growth or Bleeding skin
If irritation occurs, application can be reduced to once daily and then increased again once irritation settles.
Book your consultation today for Hirsutism
Book online now or call us on 01889 562063 to speak with a member of our pharmacy team.
