Professional Hair Removal Solutionswith Eflornithine Cream
Prescription cream that slows down unwanted hair growth. Works by itself or makes laser and light treatments work even better.
How Eflornithine Works
A simple guide to using this hair removal cream
How It Works
The cream blocks an enzyme that hair needs to grow. This slows down how fast your hair grows back.
How to Use
Apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin twice a day (morning and night). Rub it in until it disappears.
When to Expect Results
Your prescriber will tell you how long to use it before judging whether it helps.
Works Even Better With Professional Treatments
With Laser Hair Removal
This cream may be used alongside laser treatment. Your prescriber will advise whether and how to combine them.
With Light Treatments (IPL)
This cream may be used alongside IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatments. Your prescriber will advise whether and how to combine them.
What the Research Shows
Medical studies show eflornithine works even better when used with professional hair removal treatments
Studied alongside laser hair removal
A study of the FDA-approved eflornithine product (not a compounded preparation) examined its use alongside laser hair removal compared with laser alone
Hamzavi et al., 2007In a study of the FDA-approved eflornithine product, hair regrowth was assessed when the cream was used with laser treatments
Xia et al., 2012
Works with Light-Based Treatments (IPL)
A study of the FDA-approved eflornithine product examined intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment combined with the cream
Zahoor et al., 2019A study of the FDA-approved eflornithine product reported longer-lasting effects when it was used after IPL treatments
Vissing et al., 2016
Studied on Its Own
Cream alone reduced unwanted hair growth in clinical trials
Balfour et al., 2001A study of the FDA-approved eflornithine product looked at changes after 4-8 weeks of daily use
Hoffmann, 2008A study of the FDA-approved eflornithine product included people with different skin types and hair textures
Shokeir et al., 2021
Results may vary. Talk to your doctor to see if this treatment is right for you.
Treatment Information
Custom-made creams to fit your needs
Who Can Benefit
For Medical Professionals:
- •Dermatology clinics offering laser hair removal
- •Med spas providing aesthetic treatments
- •Doctors looking for treatments to use with other procedures
For Patients:
- •Individuals with unwanted hair
- •Patients undergoing laser or IPL treatments
- •People looking for prescription options
Available Concentrations
Eflornithine Cream:
How to Apply:
- •Apply to clean, dry skin twice daily
- •Rub in completely until it disappears
- •Wait 5 minutes after hair removal before applying
℞ Prescription Required - You need to see a doctor first
Frequently Asked Questions
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Important Information
• All medications require a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
• Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and should only be used when FDA-approved drugs cannot meet medical needs.
• Individual results may vary. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment.
• The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.
• Kare Pharmacy is a licensed 503A compounding pharmacy operating in compliance with all applicable regulations.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Compounded products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.