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Re: Vaniqua creamFrom: Samantha (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 12 Feb 2001 11:41:52 -0600 (CST)
At Sun, 11 Feb 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: > >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: >> >>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 Dona, My best friend used the laser treatment. She did 5 sessions and it didnt work. The hair grew back and she said it was painful. My doctor jsut prescribed Vaniqua and I think its alot safer to try than the laser. I would definatly look into it alot more before going through with it.
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