Eflornithine is a medication used to reduce unwanted facial growth in women. It belongs to a group of drugs called suicide inhibitors. The mechanism of action is by irreversible inhibition of ornithine decarboxylase in the skin. The side effects are temporary redness, red bumps on the skin, and headache.
Eflornithine for Neuroblastoma
Eflornithine inhibits ornithine decarboxylase enzymes and arrests the growth of tumor cells in neuroblastoma.
Eflornithine Hydrochloride Cream (13.9 Percent) - An Overview
Eflornithine hinders unwanted facial hair growth in women, typically around the lips or under the chin, by blocking a substance required for hair growth.
