#12368 - 04/25/02 03:58 AM
Vaniqa
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Can anyone help me here. Why can men not use Vaniqa? (Just setting out! G.)
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#12369 - 04/25/02 06:39 AM
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Originally posted by Graeme:
Can anyone help me here. Why can men not use Vaniqa? (Just setting out! G.)
Hi Graeme--
Vaniqa hasn't been tested on men in any of the studies they have submitted to the US Food and Drug administration. Male facial hair growth is driven by much higher levels of androgens than most women have. That means that men probably wouldn't find it to be quite as effective. Because they have not tested it on men, there is no available data on whether or not it effects men differently-- no established success rates or rates of complications.
It also hasn't been tested on large areas (just the chin). In larger doses, there might be additional side effects from absorbing large amounts.
If you are considering Vaniqa, you might ask your physician about it. She or he may have additional insights. Many physicians will prescribe drugs for "off-label" use if they have reason to believe a patient may benefit. For instance, some doctors will write women prescriptions for the impotence drug Viagra, even though it has not been thoroughly tested on women.
Please check back after you've decided on a method and let us know your progress!
Take care,
Andrea
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#12370 - 04/26/02 03:25 AM
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Originally posted by Andrea:
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Originally posted by Graeme:
Can anyone help me here. Why can men not use Vaniqa? (Just setting out! G.)
Hi Graeme--
Vaniqa hasn't been tested on men in any of the studies they have submitted to the US Food and Drug administration. Male facial hair growth is driven by much higher levels of androgens than most women have. That means that men probably wouldn't find it to be quite as effective. Because they have not tested it on men, there is no available data on whether or not it effects men differently-- no established success rates or rates of complications.
It also hasn't been tested on large areas (just the chin). In larger doses, there might be additional side effects from absorbing large amounts.
If you are considering Vaniqa, you might ask your physician about it. She or he may have additional insights. Many physicians will prescribe drugs for "off-label" use if they have reason to believe a patient may benefit. For instance, some doctors will write women prescriptions for the impotence drug Viagra, even though it has not been thoroughly tested on women.
Please check back after you've decided on a method and let us know your progress!
Take care,
Andrea
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#12371 - 05/30/02 11:15 PM
Re: Vaniqa
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Registered: 05/30/02
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Hi! I have used vaniqua on and off for 1.5 years.. I have a love hate relationship with it.. It does work..hair growth is reduced.. however as soon as you stop within 2 weeks it is back to normal.. also it changes your hair.. it makes it tough, and hard to deal with.. when plucking it breaks instead of pulling out.. I quit using it because it caused so many ingrowns.. It really does work.. my hairs grew much slower, but they became different, tougher, brittel, and made a mess out of my face so I quit.. your milage may vary..
Hugs,
Metria
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