Eflorathine or vanqa is no longer available. Has been discontinued.
August 15
Yes! There are a few options worth exploring beyond the usual hair removal methods. One prescription topical cream called Eflornithine (Vaniqa) is specifically designed to slow facial hair growth over time. It doesn't remove hair but can make managing it much easier.
On the medication side, some doctors prescribe Show Full Answer
Yes! There are a few options worth exploring beyond the usual hair removal methods. One prescription topical cream called Eflornithine (Vaniqa) is specifically designed to slow facial hair growth over time. It doesn't remove hair but can make managing it much easier.
On the medication side, some doctors prescribe treatments that target the root hormonal cause of facial hair in PCOS:
- Spironolactone – blocks androgen activity, which can reduce unwanted hair growth
- Birth control pills (low-androgen types) – can help regulate hormones and slow hair growth
- Metformin – may help by lowering androgen levels if insulin resistance is a factor It's worth having a chat with a doctor or dermatologist about what might work best for your situation. Some of these options aren't suitable if you're trying to conceive, so that's an important conversation to have.
A myPCOSteam member also shared a helpful tip — some OB-GYNs offer reduced rates on laser treatments for women with PCOS, so that avenue might be more accessible than expected if you ever reconsider it!
August 15
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