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Elyn Cream Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

EFLORNITHINE-13.9%W/W

Uses:

Treatment of Facial hirsutism (unwanted facial hair in women), African sleeping sickness.

Medicinal Benefits:

Elyn Cream contains Eflornithine used to slow the growth of unwanted hair on the face in women, usually around the lips or under the chin. It works by blocking a natural substance ornithine decarboxylase (an enzyme in the body involved in the production of hair) that stimulates hair growth and is located in the hair follicle (the sac where each hair grows). Elyn Cream slows hair growth and may also make the hair finer and lighter. It does not remove hair or cause the hair to fall out. Besides this, Elyn Cream also used to treat African sleeping sickness, a disease caused by protozoa (Trypanosoma brucei).

FAQs

Elyn Cream is used to treat unwanted excess growth of facial hair (facial hirsutism) in women. It is also used to treat African sleeping sickness, a disease caused by protozoa.

Elyn Cream contains Eflornithine that stops the activity of an enzyme called ornithine decarboxylase that involved in the production of hair on the face. It also used to treat sleeping sickness (a disease caused by a protozoan infection in Africa).

Yes, Elyn Cream may cause skin irritation, redness or peeling in some people. However, if the irritation persists or worsens, stop using Elyn Cream and consult a doctor.

Elyn Cream usually improves your skin condition in 4 to 8 weeks or longer of treatment. If you notice no improvement after a 5-6 month of treatment, please reach out to your doctor.

Elyn Cream is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not apply Elyn Cream on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped or irritated skin, mucous membranes, lesions, or large areas of skin. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with cold water. This medicine is for use only on the face and chin. Do not apply to other areas of the body.

No, it is not advised to stop using Elyn Cream even after your symptoms are relieved. You should complete the full course of treatment. You might see improvement in your symptoms, but hair growth may return to pretreatment levels after you stop using eflornithine topical. Consult your doctor for further advice.

No, Elyn Cream is not recommended for use in children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

Elyn Cream does not remove hair or cause hair loss. However, it should not be used on other body parts or the scalp as Elyn Cream is used to treat unwanted growth of facial hair (facial hirsutism) in women.

Elyn Cream should be used for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will determine the duration of the treatment based on your condition.

Clean and dry the affected areas and apply Elyn Cream as a thin layer. Gently massage it into the skin with your fingers. Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine.

Elyn Cream may cause a mild stinging sensation. However, it is advised to consult the doctor if the stinging sensation persists or worsens.

Elyn Cream may cause side effects like acne, burning sensation, itching, scaling, skin dryness, mild tingling sensation or tenderness at the application site, bleeding, sore throat, and fever. Most of these side effects of Elyn Cream do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.