Daily cream to help reduce facial hair.
Elyn cream (containing eflornithine as its active ingredient) is a medication primarily prescribed to reduce unwanted facial hair growth in women.
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Elyn is a facial cream applied twice daily to treat hirsutism, a condition where women experience excessive hair growth. While some women may develop facial hair after menopause, which tends to be finer, hirsutism affects an estimated 5%-15% of women. Although hirsutism is primarily a cosmetic concern, it can impact self-confidence and body image perception.
It may take several months for you to see any noticeable results. Always follow your doctor’s instructions exactly to make the most of the treatment.
Hirsutism primarily occurs due to hormonal fluctuations, resulting in elevated levels of androgens, commonly referred to as "male" hormones. This imbalance can be caused by underlying conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), for which your doctor may suggest to take oral contraceptives. In some cases, hirsutism may arise from an increased sensitivity to normal androgen levels.
Elyn cream contains eflornithine as its active ingredient, and works by stopping an enzyme responsible for excessive hair growth. By doing this, it slows down the growth of hair, particularly in areas where you apply the cream. So, when you use a cream like Elyn regularly, it helps reduce the amount of unwanted hair and makes it grow slower and finer.
Elyn cream comes in a single strength: a 13.9% w/w cream. If you're using it and not seeing the results you expected, you should inform our doctor. They can explore other treatment options that may better suit your needs.
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Make sure to use Elyn cream exactly as your doctor prescribed. Here are a few steps to keep in mind when using it:
The time it takes for Elyn cream to show results may differ for each person, usually depending on how your body reacts to the treatment. Typically, you might see an improvement in your condition within eight weeks of using Elyn cream. However, if you don't notice any changes after using Elyn for four months, it's important to inform us so we can reevaluate the treatment plan.
It's crucial to continue using the treatment to maintain its benefits. If you stop using Elyn without addressing the underlying cause, your condition may return within eight weeks.
Avoid applying too much cream to your face. If you do, just wash it off and reapply the correct amount.
If you forget to use Elyn, don't stress, just apply it as soon as you remember. You should also make sure to leave at least an 8-hour gap between applications, and don't use it more than twice a day.
If you accidentally swallow Elyn cream, seek medical attention immediately as it can pose a risk to your health.
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When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy
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Hirsutism: evaluation and treatment. Indian J Dermatol. 2010;55(1):3-7. doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.60342. PMID: 20418968; PMCID: PMC2856356.
A 4-month, open-label study evaluating the efficacy of eflornithine 11.5% cream in the treatment of unwanted facial hair in women using TrichoScan. European journal of dermatology: EJD, [online] 18(1), pp.65–70.
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