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Re: Vaniqua cream
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Sun, 11 Feb 2001 14:27:38 -0600 (CST)
Hate to tell you this, but it sounds like your Derm lied to you to sell
you laser hair treatment - answer this question - would the FDA have
approved Vaniqa for hair removal if it didn't work (remember this is the
ONLY thing it exists for), and secondly - would the FCC/FTC allow them
to advertise that it stops hair growth if it didn't??? There's an
article somewhere, can't remember where, that talks about the chemical
that's the active ingredient in Vaniqa (starts with an E), and that the
chemical is used to wake people up from 'sleeping disease' in Central
America, I believe.
But above all, remember this - your Derm is trying to make money, in
addition to treating people. If she/he owns this laser thing, I believe
it's a conflict of interest.
At Sat, 10 Feb 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>Hi everyone.
>
>I went to a dermatologist last Wed and asked about Vaniqua cream for
>excessive hair growth on my chin. She said that she didn't know if it really
>worked yet and that the pharmisuitical company didn't give her much info on
>it and did not give her any samples yet. She said that they are trying to
>push it in conjunction with Laser hair removal. She said she wasn't convinced
>that Vaniqua really worked to slow down hair growth on its own but might work
>great with Laser treatments. She did not recommend it to me though because
>she said it contains testosterone as one of its active ingredients and thinks
>it is not a good idea if your TTC or pregnant. She did say however that Lyra
>Laser hair removal is OK during pregnancy because you use a topical Lidocain
>to numb the area. Lidocain is OK to use while in the second and third
>trimester of pregnancy and Laser is very safe during pregnancy.
>I start my first hair Lyra Laser session on March 7th. The only icky part
>about is that you can not wax or pluck one month prior. You can only shave
>the hair off...then you shave 2 days prior to the appointment. You can not
>bleach the hair eigther because the Laser works better on Dark hair she said
>it isn't as affective on fair haired people.
>Just thought some of you might like to know about this if your thinking about
>getting vaniqa or thinking about Laser treatment. The Laser is perminant and
>will cost me 570.00 for 3 sessions one session alone is 200.00 she is giving
> me a package deal...woo hoo and thinks it will take 3-5 sessions 5 sessions
>will be 850.00...I hope it only takes 3.
>Wish me luck .
>*HUGS* Dona
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