eflornithine

Depilatory

Indications Undesirable or excessive hair growth, for example in hirsutism. Active ingredients Depilatory waxes Eflornithine (Vaniqa)

Products Eflornithine is commercially available as a cream in many countries and has been approved since 2003 (Vaniqa). Vaniqa was released in the United States in 2000 and in the EU in 2001. Structure and properties Eflornithine (C6H12F2N2O2, Mr = 182.2 g/mol) is a fluorinated and methylated derivative of the amino acid ornithine. It is … Eflornithine

Antiprotozoal Agent

Indications Infections with protozoa Agents 1. agents for amebiasis, trichomoniasis, and giardiasis: nitroimidazoles: Metronidazole (Flagyl, generic). Tinidazole (Fasigyn, off label). Ornidazole (Tiberal) Other: Atovaquone (Wellvone) Other, not commercially available in this indication: Clioquinol Chlorquinaldol Emetine 2. antimalarials: See under antimalarials 3. agents against leishmaniasis and trypanosomiasis: Pentamidine isethionate (pentacarinate). Eflornithine (Vaniqa, not commercially available for … Antiprotozoal Agent

Hirsutism: Excessive Hair Growth

Definition Increased body and facial hair in women corresponding to the male hair type due to androgen-induced conversion of vellus hair to terminal hair. Symptoms Excessive and altered hair growth (thick and pigmented) on the face, chest, abdomen, legs, buttocks, and back Acne Deeper voice Increased muscle mass Decrease in breast size Androgenetic alopecia Views … Hirsutism: Excessive Hair Growth

Trypanosomiasis

Symptoms Possible symptoms of African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) in the first stage include: Nodule or ulcer on the skin at the bite site (trypanosome chancre). Feeling sick, fatigue, weight loss. Fever with chills Headache, joint pain Skin rash Swollen lymph nodes Organ diseases (eg, heart, liver, spleen). In the first stage, trypanosomes are in the … Trypanosomiasis