Eflornithine is the active ingredient in a facial cream that slows the regrowth of unwanted hair. It is used for hirsutism, where women develop excess hair on the face and chin. The cream is applied to the skin, not taken by mouth.
Hirsutism
13.9%
Eflornithine cream is supplied in a tube and is used to slow the growth of unwanted facial hair in women. You can choose from one strength and several pack sizes. You see the price per tube for each option.
Its use is hirsutism: hair on the face, including the chin, that a woman finds excessive or unwanted. It sits with other options in women’s health and skin care.
Eflornithine irreversibly inhibits ornithine decarboxylase, the enzyme that sets the pace of polyamine synthesis. Polyamines are needed for cell division and for hair follicles to develop, so blocking the enzyme slows regrowth and reduces hair density and thickness.
Eflornithine comes as a 13.9% cream in a tube, for external use only: eflornithine cream. Orders reach Malaysia from pharmacy partners in India in discreet packaging.
Do not use it if you are hypersensitive to eflornithine. Apply only to the face, keep it out of the eyes, and stop if irritation develops. Acne, redness, stinging and irritation are common; folliculitis, ingrown hairs, dry skin and alopecia also occur. Anaphylaxis needs immediate medical attention. Use in pregnancy only if strictly necessary, and take care while breastfeeding. Not for children.
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