title: Does eflornithine help women face hirsutism?
abstract: Many women develop male-pattern facial hair (facial hirsutism), which can be distressing and difficult to treat. Eflornithine (Vaniqa - Shire) is a topical cream available only on prescription for treating women with facial hirsutism. Promotional material claims that the treatment "slows facial hair growth - grows her confidence". Does this product have a place in the management of women with hirsutism?
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016527:Drug Costs; D000518:Eflornithine / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
chemical_list: D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors; D000518:Eflornithine