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Regaine® and hair loss

Applying Regaine®

The effects of Regaine®

Regaine® and hair care
Applying Regaine®

How do I use Regaine®?

Should I rub Regaine® into my scalp or just dab it on?

How long will a bottle of Regaine® last?

If I use Regaine® more often will it work faster?

How long should I keep using Regaine®?

Why do boxes always contain new applicators? Why can’t I buy refills?

What if I miss a dose, or forget to apply Regaine® for one or
two days?


Can I use Regaine® to grow hair on other parts of my body?


"How do I use Regaine®?"
You should apply your chosen Regaine® product directly to the affected area of your scalp twice a day, every day, leaving 12 hours between applications.

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"Should I rub Regaine® into my scalp or just dab it on?"
Apply a single dose of 1 ml to the whole of the affected area using one of the applicators. Then massage the solution gently into your scalp, remembering to wash your hands afterwards.

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"How long will a bottle of Regaine® last?"
Each bottle should last for approximately 30 days, based on the recommended dose. As you near the end of one bottle, you should buy your next pack so you don't miss any applications. If you buy from www.pharmacy2u.co.uk, you can choose to have your packs sent to you automatically, whenever they are due.

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"If I use Regaine® more often will it work faster?"
No. Your hair won't grow any faster or better if you apply it more than twice a day and you could increase the risk of side-effects.

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"How long should I keep using Regaine® for?"
You should keep using Regaine® for as long as you want to maintain the effect. It may take several months for you to see the results at first. If you've been following our Do's and Don'ts properly and you still don't notice any difference within 12 months, Regaine® is probably not suitable for you so you should stop using it.

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"Why do boxes always contain new applicators? Why can't I buy refills?"
The metering device could become clogged or damaged over time, so we give you new applicators to make sure you always use the right dose.

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"What if I miss a dose, or forget to apply Regaine® for one or two days?"
Don't panic! It's best to use it twice a day, every day but if you do miss a dose or two, just re-start your applications right away, on your usual daily schedule. Don't use twice as much Regaine® or apply it more frequently than every twelve hours. And remember that repeatedly missing Regaine® treatments will reduce its effectiveness.

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"Can I use Regaine® to grow hair on other parts of my body?"
As this hasn't been studied, the answer to the question is a big hairy NO!

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Regaine® for Men products and treatments are for male hereditary hair loss. Regaine® for Men Regular Strength, Regaine® for Men Extra Strength, Regaine® for Men Gel all contain minoxidil. Regaine® for Men is a registered trademark.
Last updated on 1/7/2008


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