Does eflornithine help women face hirsutism?

Drug and therapeutics bulletin 2007 Aug

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Many women develop male-pattern facial hair (facial hirsutism), which can be distressing and difficult to treat. Eflornithine (Vaniqa - Shire) is a topical cream available only on prescription for treating women with facial hirsutism. Promotional material claims that the treatment "slows facial hair growth - grows her confidence". Does this product have a place in the management of women with hirsutism?