Hinder Cream

Hinder Cream is a topical prescription medicine containing eflornithine, an ornithine decarboxylase inhibitor used on the skin. Each bottle of Hinder Cream contains the strength as labelled on the package, and it is formulated as a cream for facial use. It is prescribed to help reduce unwanted facial hair growth in women with facial hirsutism, especially on the chin and upper lip. Hinder Cream does not remove hair permanently, but it may slow the rate of hair growth when used regularly as directed.

How it works: Eflornithine blocks an enzyme in the hair follicle that helps hair cells grow and divide. By slowing that process in the skin where Hinder Cream is applied, it can reduce the speed of new facial hair growth over time.

Because Hinder Cream is supplied as a cream in the labeled strength only, it is chosen for people who need a skin-applied treatment rather than a lower or higher tablet-like dose. A doctor may select this form when the goal is gradual reduction of facial hair growth and a local-on-skin effect with minimal whole-body exposure. You may not notice an immediate change; the effect is usually assessed after several weeks of consistent use.

• Reduction of unwanted facial hair growth
• Facial hirsutism on the chin and upper lip
• Adjunct to hair removal methods like shaving or plucking
• Prescribed cosmetic-dermatologic treatment for women
• Long-term management when hair growth is bothersome

• Apply Hinder Cream only to clean, dry facial skin where unwanted hair grows.
• Use a thin layer and rub it in gently; avoid applying it to broken, irritated, or infected skin.
• Wash your hands after applying Hinder Cream unless you are treating your hands.
• Wait at least 4 hours before washing the treated area, and avoid applying makeup or other skin products over it right away if your prescriber says to do so.
• Do not use extra amounts to make it work faster; more cream does not mean better results.
• If you also remove hair, follow your clinician’s advice on timing so the skin is not overly irritated.

Hinder Cream provides the labeled eflornithine strength in each bottle, and it is used as a topical treatment rather than as an oral dose. The usual application is twice daily, but your doctor may adjust how you use it based on your skin and response; do not exceed the amount or frequency your prescriber recommends. There is no higher daily 'maximum' for self-adjustment because this medicine should be used exactly as directed on the prescription label.

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

Common side effects of Eflornithine may include:

• Mild skin irritation at the application site
• Burning or stinging sensation
• Redness of the skin
• Itching or tingling
• Acne-like bumps or rash
• Dry skin
• Headache, which is usually uncommon but can occur

• Use Hinder Cream only on the face or other areas your doctor specifically told you to treat.
• Do not apply to cuts, scrapes, sunburned skin, or eczema unless your prescriber says it is okay.
• Avoid getting the cream in your eyes, mouth, nose, or other mucous membranes.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding before using Hinder Cream.
• Let your clinician know about sensitive skin, dermatitis, rosacea, or a history of irritation from topical products.
• Stop and ask for medical advice if irritation becomes severe or if the skin reaction does not improve.
• Do not use on larger body areas or more often than prescribed, since this is a targeted facial cream.

• Other topical acne or anti-aging products that can irritate the skin, such as retinoids or benzoyl peroxide
• Topical steroids or medicated creams used on the same area unless approved by your prescriber
• Hair removal products, harsh scrubs, or chemical depilatories that may increase irritation
• Other prescription or OTC skin treatments applied to the same facial area
• Any product that causes significant dryness, peeling, or burning on the treated skin

Store Hinder Cream at room temperature in the original bottle, tightly closed, and keep it away from excess heat and moisture.