Efnithin 13.9% Cream

Efnithin 13.9% Cream is a prescription skin cream containing eflornithine 13.9% in each bottle. Eflornithine belongs to a hair-growth inhibitor class used to help reduce and slow unwanted facial hair growth in women. Efnithin 13.9% Cream is applied to the skin only and is not a depilatory, so it does not remove hair immediately. It is usually used alongside other hair-removal methods as directed by a clinician.

How it works: Eflornithine works by slowing an enzyme in the hair follicle that helps hair grow. When Efnithin 13.9% Cream is rubbed onto the skin, it reduces the speed of new facial hair growth rather than removing existing hair.

Efnithin 13.9% Cream is the standard prescription strength of eflornithine cream used for facial hirsutism; there are no lower or higher sibling strengths listed for this brand. Because it is a topical cream, it is chosen when a doctor wants a local treatment that targets unwanted facial hair without a systemic pill dose. It may take several weeks of regular use before improvement is noticed, and the texture is meant for direct skin application.

• Helps reduce unwanted facial hair growth in women
• Adjunct treatment for facial hirsutism
• May be used with shaving, plucking, or waxing as advised
• Topical hair-growth slowing therapy for the face

• Apply a thin layer of Efnithin 13.9% Cream to clean, dry facial skin only, as prescribed.
• Rub it in thoroughly and wash your hands after applying, unless your hands are being treated.
• Use it twice daily if your doctor has prescribed that schedule, spacing applications about 8 hours apart.
• Do not apply it to broken, irritated, sunburned, or infected skin.
• Avoid getting the cream in your eyes, nose, mouth, or other mucous membranes; rinse with water if contact occurs.
• If you use other skin products on the same area, wait until the cream has dried unless your clinician says otherwise.

Efnithin 13.9% Cream provides eflornithine 13.9% in the cream formulation, and the exact amount used each time is based on the thin layer applied to the affected area. It is commonly prescribed for twice-daily use, but the doctor decides the schedule and duration for each patient. There is no fixed patient-max dose in the usual sense; use only the amount and frequency your prescriber recommends for this 13.9% cream.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Eflornithine may include:

• Skin burning or stinging at the application site
• Itching
• Redness
• Dry skin
• Acne-like bumps or rash on the treated area
• Skin irritation, which may be more noticeable with regular use

• For external use only; Efnithin 13.9% Cream should not be swallowed.
• Use only on the face or other areas your doctor specifically approves; do not use on large body areas without medical advice.
• Avoid using on broken, sunburned, or irritated skin because this can increase burning and redness.
• Tell your clinician if you have a history of skin allergies or sensitive skin, since irritation is a common issue with this strength.
• Do not apply right after shaving, waxing, or exfoliating if your skin is already irritated.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy, ask your doctor whether this cream is appropriate for you.
• If your skin becomes very irritated, stop using it and contact your prescriber.

• Other topical acne or anti-aging products that irritate the skin, such as retinoids or benzoyl peroxide
• Alcohol-based skin products that may increase dryness or stinging
• Harsh exfoliants, scrubs, or depilatory creams used on the same area
• Other prescription creams applied to the same facial area unless your doctor says it is okay

Store Efnithin 13.9% Cream at room temperature in its original bottle, tightly closed, and keep it away from heat, excess moisture, and direct light.