Vaniqa stunts and slows the growth of facial hair in women. Vaniqa is not a permanent hair removal solution. An enzyme inhibitor, Vaniqa works best five minutes after shaving or plucking. A thin layer of the topical treatment should be applied to the affected facial areas. Vaniqa should be thoroughly dissolved and absorbed into the skin for a minimum of four hours (without washing). Vaniqa treatments should be made at least 8 hours between each other as it takes a month to achieve results. Redness, tingling, stinging, burning, rash of the skin or hair bumps are possible adverse effects. When using Vaniqa, patients should follow physician’s orders. Due to potential interaction, all medical conditions and prescriptions should be reported to a medical provider prior to using Vaniqa.