Regaine for Women, Hair Growth & Prevents further Hair Loss, Scalp Foam, with Minoxidil, 4 Months’ Supply , 2 x 73ml

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Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies. Women whose hair loss is not genetic, for example women who don't have a family history of hair loss, when hair loss is sudden and/or patchy, the hair loss follows childbirth, or the reason for hair loss is unknown. If hair re-growth occurs, twice daily applications of Regaine for Women Regular Strength are necessary for continued hair growth. Anecdotal reports indicate that re-grown hair may disappear three to four months after stopping Regaine for Women Regular Strength application and the balding process will continue.

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If you're using Regaine foam you should apply 1g of the foam (this is equivalent to about the volume of half a capful of the foam) to the affected areas of the scalp twice a day. Use your fingertips to massage the foam into the entire bald area. There is some evidence from in vitro studies that minoxidil reversibly binds to human plasma proteins. However, since only 1 – 2% of topically applied minoxidil is absorbed, the extent of plasma protein binding occurring in vivo after topical application would be clinically insignificant. The volume of distribution of minoxidil after intravenous administration has been estimated at 70 litres. Hair loss is a well-known side effect of chemotherapy. It's also common for women to lose more hair than usual up to 3 months after they've given birth. Hair loss treatments

Use any other product in conjunction with Regaine® Regular Strength for women without first discussing it with your pharmacist or doctor. Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) identified during clinical trials and post-marketing experience with minoxidil are included in the table below by System Organ Class (SOC).Experts consider Rogaine a vasodilator. The exact mechanism of action for minoxidil (the active ingredient) isn’t actually clear. But people believe that it works by partially enlarging hair follicles and elongating the growth phase of hair. With more follicles in the growth phase, you’ll see more hair coverage on your scalp.

Unwanted growth of hair on other parts of the body, including the face. Make sure you wash your hands after applying Regaine. A. To be sure the scalp is thoroughly dry, it is recommended that Regaine for Women Regular Strength be applied one hour after shampooing. A. No, but if you do choose to shampoo, we recommend the use of a shampoo with a gentle cleansing and conditioning action that does not impede the absorption of Regaine for Women Regular Strength. Mirmirani P, et al. (2014). Similar response patterns to 5% topical minoxidil foam in frontal and vertex scalp of men with androgenetic alopecia: A microarray analysis.If you see results from Rogaine, it’s recommended to maintain regular use indefinitely, as results aren’t permanent without continued use. Where can I get Rogaine? A. One bottle of Regaine for Women Regular Strength should last for 30 days (one month), if applied twice a day according to directions. As you near the end of a month’s supply, you should plan to renew it so that you do not miss a daily application. If you have hair loss that you find difficult to cover up (around 50% hair loss or more), or your hair loss is a result of cancer treatment, you may be eligible for a wig on the NHS. Regaine will not work for everyone and it's not possible to predict individual responses. However, younger women who have been losing hair for a short period of time or have a small area of baldness may be more likely to see results than women who have been losing hair for many years or who have a large area of baldness. Losing your hair is not usually anything to be worried about, but it can be upsetting. Treatment may help with some types of hair loss. Causes of hair loss