What is REGAINE® and how does it work?
REGAINE Extra Strength Foam 5% is used to treat hereditary hair loss in men. The medication contains an active ingredient, which aids blood flow to the hair follicles of the scalp to increase the follicle size and hair shaft diameter. This prevents further hair loss and promotes hair regrowth.
With hereditary hair loss, a combination of factors lead to hair thinning on the scalp. Genetics, hormones, and age all have a role to play in progressive shrinking of hair follicles and a decrease in the hair growth cycle. Over an extended period of time, the scalp will produce smaller and finer hairs with each cycle. Eventually the hair growth in some areas may cease entirely.
Can I use REGAINE?
Young men with thinning hair or a coin-sized patch at the top of the scalp are likely to benefit the most from this treatment. If you have been bald for years or have large patches of hair loss on your head, Regaine may not help.
How do I use REGAINE?
The treatment is for men, is only to be used externally and nowhere other than the scalp. You should apply 1g of the foam (half a capful) to the affected area twice a day and leave for 12 hours.
How effective is REGAINE?
It is important to remember that hair growth is a slow process. Soft, downy hair growth may be seen in as little as 8 weeks, but can take up 12-16 weeks. There are several factors which may influence how well Regaine works for you, including the predominance of hereditary hair loss in your family, the cause of the hair loss, the area of the scalp affected, and the length of time you have been losing your hair. If you haven’t seen any results after using Regaine foam for 16 weeks, you should discontinue the product.
Instructions for use
Application
- Wash your hands thoroughly before and after application
- Make sure your hair is completely dry before applying
- Remove the cap and squeeze the nozzle while holding the can vertically upright to dispense half a capful. The foam will melt with body heat, so be sure not to handle the product for any longer than you have to
- Apply the foam to the affected area and massage gently
- Use REGAINE twice a day, 12 hours apart
Keep in mind
- Only apply REGAINE twice a day, approximately twelve hours apart. Extra application will not increase effectiveness but may increase likelihood of side effects
- Apply 1g of REGAINE Foam at a time
- Make sure the foam is applied to a dry scalp
- As long as you wash your hands immediately afterwards, gloves for application are not necessary
- Using a fine tooth comb can cause unnecessary stress on the hair follicles and is not recommended. If you wish to use a comb, use one which has widely spaced teeth and rounded tips