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Re: Using Vaniqa on areas other than face

From: Renee (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 07 Aug 2001 16:48:58 -0700


It probably would work. After all, all hair follicles grow hair with the same enzymes. However, it would be an "off-label" usage, which means the FDA hasn't approved it for that use. But, spiro for hair is off-label also. The biggest problem I see is the cost.

Renee

Moon wrote: >
> Hi,
>
> I have black thick hair that grows on my stomach all the way up to my
> navel. I just shave it now. Waxing has caused scarring and 'nairing'
> it doesnt get it as smooth enough, and electrolysis has taken way too
> long w/no success.
> (Wont catch me dead in a bikini now!) My question is does anyone know if
> Vaniqa is used on the stomach - if it will slow down the hair growth? I
> think I read that it has only been tested on the face for facial hair,
> but wouldn't it work equally somewhere else? I'm wondering if I continue
> shaving and use Vaniqa with it on my stomach, will the hair slow down?
> Has anyone else tried it anywhere else except the face and had good
> results?
>
> thanks,
> Moon
>

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Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS
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